Annual Report City of Biddeford for Fiscal Year Beginning December 1St, 1942 and Ending November 30, 1943 Biddeford (Me.)

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C it y of Bid d e f o r d

For Fiscal Year

Beginning December 1, 1942

and Ending November 30, 1943 Louis B. L au sier

Mayor CITY GOVERNMENT

Mayor

Louis B. L ausier

City Council

Councilmen at Large

W il f r id E. F rechette

A lphonse Chretien Harry E. M c K enzie

C harles Lal iberte

Ward Councilmen

H ar ol d C. C ur t is Ward 1

H enry A. P al ar dy Ward 2

A rchille Croteau Ward 3

G eorge L. L andr y Ward 4

J oseph O. C abana, J r . Ward 5

A lfred F. L edoux Ward 6

T homas P. M c G ar ity Ward 7

City Clerk

ARMAND DUQUETTE»*fc' 6

City Solicitor

W il l ia m P. D onahue

City Treasurer

W il l ia m E. S haw

City Auditor

A rmand Duquette

Board of Assessors

T homas H. S im ps o n , Chief Assessor

J oseph Martin Lin ie r e Doyon

Tax Collector

S aul Gagne

Health and Welfare

D elvina Mathurin, Clerk of Overseers of the Poor

A ntoine Petit, Superintendent of The Homestead

D r . J . R . Larochelle, City Physician

D r . Georges Levesque, Health Officer

Board of Education

L ouis B. L ausier, Chairman

J ohn J. D unn Susan N. P ipe r

L ouis J. P ainchaud Clifford M. Cheney

Superintendent of Schools

P hillip H. W oodworth

Librarian

D ane Yorke 7

Truant Officer

P ercy C. M c K een

Police Commissioners

E dward H. R eny, Chairman

W il l ie Beaudoin Armand Duquette

Chief of Police

A lbert E. P are

Captain o f Police

E dgar Sevigny

Board of Engineers of the Fire Department

F rank Cantara, Chief Engineer

T homas Farl ey, First Assistant Engineer

A rthur Kin g , Second Assistant Engineer

Street Commissioner, District No. 4

A lbert Cadorette

Trustees Woodlawn Cemetery

Louis B. L ausier, Chairman

G eorge W. B ridgman Dr . David E. Dolloff

Superintendent of Burials

F rederick D. R umery

Park Commissioners

F erdinand O. Bouthillette

R al ph Ft. D earborn Charles Mc C arthy 8

Milk Inspector

H enry F. D in e e n

Electrical Inspector

E dmond Neault

Inspector of Buildings

T homas Blanchette

Sealer of Weights and Measures

E mile Lessard

Board of Registration of Voters

U lderic Cote, C hairman

J oseph F. Curtis Jerome A. M orin

Members of Sinking Fund Commission

W il f r id Landry, Chairman

E douard Delorge Daniel L. Carey 9

MAYOR'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS

G entlemen of the Cit y Council:

We meet today in one of the most momentous periods in our nation’s history to inaugurate a new government of the people elected by free people in a real Democracy, and it is incumbent upon us to accept in the most profound manner the duties which devolve upon us in the interests of all the people of our city. W e are in the midst of the most tragic and devastating war in the history of all mankind. Two forces locked in deadly combat— nearly five million of the flower of our young manhood, many of these from our own city. Many more millions will be added before the end of this year. Many of these boys will be called upon to make the supreme sacrifice so it is the patriotic duty of us all to make whatever sacrifices that may be necessary whenever called upon to do so. War is making many changes in the living conditions of our people, subjecting them to many inconveniences, none of which, however, as yet has interferred in any great degree with the comforts of our people.

You have listened to the declaration by the City Clerk to the number of ballots cast December 21st. Out of a total registration of 9,000 eligible to vote, 2,400 cast their ballots— 25% of those registered. In our recent State election in September, 176,605 votes were cast out of a total registration of approximately 350,000 registered— slightly under 50%. In our recent Congressional election out of sixty-one million entitled to vote, only twenty-eight million voted— less than 50% of the registration. This is the first time in the history of our country that a Congress was elected by a minority vote. This is indeed a very serious situation— 10 indicating that the electorate has lost interest in their Gov- ernment, or on account of this super-prosperity in which we find ourselves, they are not concerned about who shall govern them. The ballot is not a plaything, it is an instrument of protection for the common people against any autocratic power of capitalism. Until the advent of the nineteenth century the voting power was concentrated largely in the hands of those whose financial interests were at stake. For centuries through blood, sweat and tears this franchise has been obtained. It is the privilege of the great mass of our people, male and female, to exercise this God- given right, yet today we find an indifference that the common people do not realize the value of this franchise.

This is the 89th inauguration of a municipal government in this city, and the ninth inauguration of a Democratic city government since the citizens of this city put into power a Democratic program in 1935. When we look back over that period, nearly a decade ago, I believe we can reminisce, and take a reasonable pride in the accomplishments of the governments which have preceded us having solved many problems always in the interests of all of the people. It is well that we, a newly established government, seek earnestly and faithfully to achieve the high standards of our predeces- sors whose successes are recorded for all time in the books / of our municipality. It is your duty to supervise conscientiously the operation of the subordinate departments of our government in order that a careful check can be made of the expenditures of these departments with a view to safeguard the money paid by our taxpayers for the conduct of this government, and I ask that you assume that obligation in a sincere and earnest effort for the public good.

The record of the administration just closed is one which cannot but appeal to the average citizen of this city. Giving credit where credit is due is a virtue inherent in the average man. W e are the servants of the people, not their masters, 11 and during the last eight years it has been the purpose to conduct the affairs of the city with this responsibility to the people always in mind, and at the close of each year prior to the election a true report certified by the auditors of the State is made to the people.

The accomplishments of the last administration are indeed excellent and worthy of note in this message. Quoting the treasurer’s report the year began with a cash balance of $73,276.22 to which was added tax receipts of $673,591.47, and additional receipts from various sources of $263,751.34 making the total receipts $1,010,619.03. There was expended by the different departments the sum of $860,183.39 leaving a balance of cash in the treasury of $150,435.64 after every bill presented was paid, and all maturing bonds aggregating $47,500.00. $10,000.00 was paid into the Sinking Fund for the retiring of $200,000.00 in bonds for which no serial payments were provided. There is now on deposit in this fund for the redemption of these bonds $87,645.78. A monument to the efficiency of this administration is the improved surfacing of Alfred Street, Washington Street, and City Square which makes our city center attractive to all our citizens, and likewise to visitors to our city. This work has been efficiently done by Warren Brothers Roads Co. of Cambridge, Mass., specialists in this kind of work at a cost of $28,025.48 for Alfred Street, $7,162.49 for Wash- ington Street, and $9,981.54 for South Street. This amount has been entirely paid out of 1942 receipts. This work was done in accordance with the specifications and supervision of Libby & Dow, Engineers of Saco, Maine. Similar to the work done the previous year there was an old pavement base which served as a foundation. This pavement base was re- surfaced with bituminous concrete, first built up to the desired transverse or cross-sectional shape with a coarse bituminous concrete base mix. A two inch bituminous concrete wearing surface was then applied in two courses. 12

In the public press and in our ever increasing weekly publications we are informed about this and that program, and the sponsors of the different programs obtain special mention. On account of a demand that municipalities, States, and the nation should cease piling up a burden of debt and adopt a pay-as-you-go policy— this seems certainly strange to us here inasmuch as we have demonstrated the effectiveness of this policy which was inaugurated January 7th, 1935, and has been strictly adhered to since that date. Many administrations previous to that date had unwisely each year created additional debt until at the close of the government in 1934 the debt of our city reached the alarming figure of $576,333.42 and the Democratic party came into ' power to correct this waste. It was then that the pay-as- you-go policy was put into effect. It took courage and foresight to take this step. In my first inaugural address I stressed to the new government the necessity of continuing this policy of debt reduction so that in a few years our city would be free from debt. As I address you here today I believe that I can see the end of the rainbow,— the payment of the entire net debt of our city. This net debt this year has been reduced $107,956.22 and since January 7th, 1935 our net debt has been reduced from $576,333.42 to $153,015.91, November 30, 1942. The government was exceedingly fortunate in the selection of Mr. Edward C. Thompson as chairman of the committee for the collection of scrap. Appeals were made by this committee and every available pound of scrap that could be found was obtained. Our people motivated by that patriotic spirit which is so much in evidence in all parts of this country in this national crisis responded, and as a result of this drive 2,049,531 pounds of needed scrap has been collected and shipped. The treasurer of the City has just received a check in payment for $575.00. This money should not be used by the city, and I recommend that it be placed in a special fund, and later be used for the erection of a tablet commemorating this magnificent effort, or in 13

whatever way the contributors deem most appropriate. I wish to thank the committee for their time and effort which produced such excellent results.

McArthur Library I wish to comment on the very excellent results of the librarian, Mr. Dane York, who has occupied the position for the last three years, and I urge our people to obtain a copy of our city report in which this report is published in order that they may be better informed in regard to the work of this institution. The Library is now in its eightieth year, having opened just a few weeks before Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address, and forty years ago it obtained its present location through the generosity of the late Robert McArthur for many years agent of the Pepperell Manufacturing Company, and one of our most respected and influential citizens. It is the oldest public library in the State and one of the oldest in the United States. This year on account of a gift of $2,000.00 from the McArthur heirs the adult department has undergone a complete renovation. Its stock of technical books, books devoted to the industrial and civil training programs make it one of the best and most up to date in all New England. A total of 1,596 volumes were added during the year. It can be recorded with just pride that this library was one of the first to be selected by the National Government as a center of essential war information.

Incorporated in the records of this institution is the record of the international broadcast to Bideford, England, on March 12, 1942, this broadcast being made at the request of the English town as a part of the trans-Atlantic series arranged by station W R U L between namesake towns of Old England and New England. This is an event of local historic interest— the records of which are now preserved.

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Fire Department This department is exceedingly well managed by the board of three engineers. Two changes in this board have been made, caused by two former engineers resigning, also some of the permanent men have been replaced. Many of these men are proven fire-fighters and their loss to the department is regrettable. These men, however, will in the event of a large fire lend their assistance while under no obligation to do so. Once a fire-fighter, always a fire-fighter. I would recommend that these men be given an opportunity to come in as call men. The finances of this department have been ably handled as is shown by the chief engineer’s excellent report. I feel that I can assure our city that the protection of lives and property has not been affected by changes made.

W . P- A . Department The W. P. A. passed into history a month ago by proc- lamation of the President. This most worthy project served its purpose during the period of depression when wages were low. The demand for labor has now placed these men and women back into industry. This department leaves for posterity monuments in every section of the country— many of these requiring engineering ability of a high order. Under the project was built our storm sewer, our airport, and many square yards of sidewalk, and many thousands of articles of clothing. The National Government paid for all labor and the city paid for all material used. During the 7p2 years of its existence the National Government paid out $662,091.54 and the city paid out $192,850.53 for material furnished.

Welfare Department The Welfare Department of our city has been conducted during the past few years in such a manner that there could be no reason for criticism. For the last two years the 15

expenditures of this department have been declining, and this year reached a low of $24,808.19. The appropriation for the department was $45,000.00 with credits of $3,744.94. The year finished with cash on hand, unexpended, of $23,936.75. This is an excellent record and is an indication of the prosperity enjoyed by our people. There were distributed by this department this year 2,409 articles of clothing made in the dress factory, and there is now on hand 3,060 pieces.

The management of The Homestead has been of the same high order as in previous years. The unfortunates housed there are given every possible care and attention. The number has been steadily declining and at the close of the year the number of inmates was twenty-two. The amount of farm products raised this past season is noted on the superintendent’s report and indicates the success attained in the operation of this farm in producing a sufficient amount for the feeding of the inmates, and also an amount turned over to the treasurer.

Police Department This department has been conducted in a manner which meets the approval of all the people of our city. Crime is kept at a minimum on account of the efficiency of the officers of this department, and their strict attention to duty. It is necessary that the police force supervise an area of twenty- five square miles and with the increase in population during the past year their efforts have been commendable. A d- ditional duties have been placed upon them in the very important work of the enforcement of civilian defense regulations, and while there has been some changes in the personnel of the department, the efficiency of it has not in any way been reduced. The financial record is excellent, for with appropriation and credits amounting to $25,839.69 there remained cash in this department at the close of the year of $1,889.68. 16

Street Department The activities of this department are more in the public eye perhaps than any other department of the city, and many comments have been heard by citizens on the excellent work that has been done. I feel that all over our city our streets and sidewalks are kept up in excellent condition. On account of labor conditions, however, much work that might have been done in the department had to be postponed. However, additional demands were made upon this department for the necessary work which had to be done in grading and in raising curbs in the sections where the re-surfacing jobs have been done. The following streets and roads were graded— Clark Avenue, Round Hill Street, extension of Granite Street, Dearborn Avenue, Westland Avenue, Liberty Avenue, Victory Avenue, Dupont Street, Janelle Street, Cole Road, Buzzell Road, Goodwins Mills Road, Mountain Road, Proctor Road, River Road, Guinea Road, Newtown Road. Re-surfacing was done on the following sidewalks, which were treated with two applications of tar— Prospect Street, Atlantic Avenue, Clark Avenue, Pool Street, Pine Street, Hill Street, Graham Street, Birch Street, and Summer Street. In all 7,000 feet of re-surfacing was done. 1,000 feet of asphalt sidewalk was laid on Pike and Birch Streets. 16,000 gallons of tar were applied to these streets. Sewers were constructed on Vine and West Streets, new pockets and manholes were built on Vine, West and Elm Streets. I recommend the policy of improving our streets and sidewalks be continued and keeping them in proper condition.

School Department The same very high standard of efficiency in our schools has been maintained and is to the credit of our Board of Education and to our excellent corps of teachers ably directed by Superintendent Philip PI. Woodworth, preparing young men and women to meet the ever increasing problems of everyday life. The superintendent’s report calls attention to the declining enrollment in our schools notwithstanding a 17

substantial increase in our population. There are 51 less pupils in our high school and 43 less in our elementary schools attributable to the extraordinary demand for labor. This is regrettable inasmuch as it indicates a trend from the educational to the material among our young men and women of school age. The financial record of this department is notable, the year closed with an unexpended balance of $4,738.09, and an overdraft of $2,568.48 caused by the purchasing of an entire winter’s supply of coal in order to guard against any possible shortage.

Civil Defense ! / Nearly a year ago on account of legislation enacted by the Congress of the United States I appointed a Civil Defense Commission composed of men who were eminently fitted for the work which they would be called upon to perform in setting up the machinery for the civil defense program. This work has been completed and the heads of the different departments now take over in order that the lives and property of our people may be safeguarded if we should have the misfortune to experience a bombing raid. Mr. Edward H. Drapeau, Chief Air Raid Warden, has submitted his report which gives in detail a summary of the time and effort devoted to the work and the excellent results obtained. Starting with one thousand men we now have approximately five hundred men and women in this Air Raid Warden Corps who patrol 43 sections of the city.^ These have been thoroughly instructed in their duties by two of our school teachers, Miss Margaret Whelan and Miss Sylvia Ross. Post Wardens and their assistant wardens have been drilled in conducting blackouts, enforcing authority and reporting any violations to the report center which has been set up and is in operation together with a District Warning Center which is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the event of a raid this department puts I into action all civil defense activities. Tests made of all 18 these departments of civil defense have been most satisfactory, proving that within a very few minutes everyone is at his post ready for action.

In this defense area situated as we are in the midst of large defense industries the demand for labor has been increasing at high wages, also on account of the rising cost of commodities I feel it necessary to recommend an increase of 10% in all the regular departments of the city. This will add approximately $18,450.00 to the yearly expenditures, nearly ll/2 mills on our present valuation. On account of the excellent financial standing of the city, however, this can be absorbed and I recommend also a further reduction in the tax rate this year.

In this hour nearly all the nations of the earth are engaged in the most terrifying conflict in the history of all mankind. The doctrine of love has been superceded by the doctrine of hate. It would seem that the philosophy of the father- hood of God and the brotherhood of man has become non- existent. There has been reared a great Frankenstein monster of army and armament to kill, maim, and destroy, and the combative spirit in the minds of man may lay waste all known civilization.

No man knows what the future of the world may be, and we look with hope and prayer on the threshold of this New Year into the uncertain future, and we pray that this night- mare may pass from us, and that we may awaken in the full realization that when we meet here again twelve months hence that our loved ones that are now in battle in the four corners of the earth will be gathered around the family hearth in joyous reunion and in celebration of a real Happy New Year, and this is my wish to you and to all the people of our city.

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AUDITOR'S REPORT December 8th, 1943.

H onorable Louis B. L ausier, M ayor, and Members of

the Cit y Council, B id d e f o r d , M aine. Gentlemen: Pursuant to your request by Council Order dated October 4, 1943, this department, represented by M. W . Bragdon, has completed an examination of the accounts of your city officials for the municipal year ended November 30, 1943. In our opinion, based upon such examination, the accom- panying exhibits and schedules fairly present the financial condition of your municipality as of November 30, 1943 and the results of its operations for the period then ended. The data obtained by us is summarized in the following: Comments Exhibit A Balance Sheet B Cash Receipts and Disbursements C 1943 Valuation, Tax Assessment and Collec- tion D Statement of Departmental Operations E Analysis of Change in Net Deficit Schedule 1 Reconciliation of Treasurer’s Cash Balance 2 Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners 3 Summary of Taxes 4 Summary of Tax Liens 5 Summary of Tax Deeds 6 Reserve for Uncollectible Tax Accounts 7 Accounts Receivable 8 Trust Funds 9 Bonds Outstanding 10 Bond Redemption Requirements 11 Analysis of Change in Bonded Debt Respectfully submitted,

S tate Department of Audit,

H arol d E. Crawford, Municipal Auditor. i

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COMMENTS

Without making a detailed audit of the transactions during the fiscal year ended November 30, 1943, we have examined or tested accounting records and other supporting evidence, by methods and to the extent deemed appropriate.

As far as could be ascertained, all monies received were recorded and promptly deposited, and all expenditures authorized by approved warrants were paid by check. Vouchers were test checked to determine they were just charges, correctly recorded and carried to the proper department or appropriation account. Checks were test checked to see that they corresponded with vouchers as to name and amount.

While no detailed lists of uncollected taxes are included in this report, they are on file with the Tax Collector, back to 1935 inclusive, and in the office of the State Department of Audit at Augusta.

Cash The general operating cash at November 30, 1943, amounted to $242,122.01. This balance was reconciled with the bank statement of the above-mentioned date, which statement was further verified by letter from the Pepper ell Trust Company.

The petty cash account of $150 in the office of the Tax Collector was counted and found to be on hand.

Sinking Fund Schedule 2 presents an analysis of this fund from its inception in 1935. In October, 1943, money was withdrawn from the savings account and invested in United States Defense Bonds, which bonds were checked and are listed on Schedule 2.

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Taxes — Property and Poll The commitment of taxes to the Collector was compared with the Assessors' records. The total commitment was accounted for by cash paid to the Treasurer, properly authorized abatements, or still remains unpaid according to the records of the Collector. No mail verification has been made of these uncollected items. A reduction of over $20,000 has been made in unpaid taxes. Considerable progress was made during the year in a drive on delinquent poll taxes. Payments received and credits made on tax liens and deeds were verified by examination of the cash records or minutes of the meetings of the City Council. The liens and deeds remaining unpaid were checked and the total of the record book found to be in agreement with the general ledger control.

Excise Tax The excise tax collections were examined and, according to these records, all cash receipts had been deposited with the Treasurer.

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Accounts Receivable During the year, payment was received on the sewer construction project. The present accounts due the city represent rent, sewer permits and pauper bills paid for the state or other towns.

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Trust Funds All savings pass books covering trust fund investments were examined. New funds in the amount of $750.00 were received during the year. The detail of the funds is shown on Schedule 8, together with information relative to the income derived and amounts withdrawn.

I Bonds Outstanding

BonrjU in the amount of $37,300 matured during•CT* the 1943 year. These were paid by appropriation, were on file and found to he cancelled. Schedules 9 and 10 show bonds outstanding- and an analysis of payments as to principal and interest.

Departmental Operations Exhibits D and E present detailed information relative to the operations of the various departments. With the exception of the Highway, most departments closed with unexpended balances. The net operating gain for the year amounted to $94,139.89, while the Net Deficit was reduced to the amount of $74,887.13. In contemplating these figures, the adequacy of the amount set up as a reserve for tax accounts should be considered.

General With the elimination of most highway work in 1943, the amount appropriated for State Aid Road was not used and this balance has been carried forward as required by statute. All licenses issued by the City Clerk were checked and the cash received for them was found properly accounted for. With the exception of cash, sinking fund and trust funds, no external verification was made of your asset and liability accounts. 23

EXHIBIT A

BALANCE SHEET— NOVEMBER 30, 1943 (Compared with November 30, 1942)

Subsidiary Schedules : Nov. 30,1943 Nov. 30,1942

Cash:

1 G e n e r a l ...... $242,122.01 $150,435.64

Petty ...... 150.00 150.00 ------$242,272.01 $150,585.64

2 Sinking Fund ...... 98,974.95 87,645.78 Tax Accounts Uncollected:

3 T a x e s ...... $194,419.45 $216,823.62

4 T a x Liens ...... 41,389.97 38,010.79

5 Tax Deeds ...... 10,993.55 11,220.41

$246,802.97 $266,054.82

6 Less — Reserve for Col...... 115,419.55 90,419.55

------131,383.42 175,635.27

7 Accounts Receivable .... 444.03 9,177.88

Total Assets ...... $473,074.41 $423,044.57

8 T r u s t F u n d I n v e s t - ments ...... 17,500.16 16,678.66

Combined Assets and Trust Investments $490,574.57 $439,723.23 24-

Liabilities

Rent Paid in Advance $ 50.00

9 Bonds Outstanding $422, 000. 00 459,500. 00

Due Governmental Agencies:

Victory and With- holding Tax ...... $ 966. 22

State T ax— 1943 87, 719.63

County Tax— 1943.... 20,727. 18

State T a x — 1942 $91, 514.75

County Tax— 1942.... 22, 826.12

109, 413.03 114,340.87

Total Liabilities .... $531,413.03 $573,890.87

8 T r u s t Fu n d s Re s e r v e .. 17,500.16 16,678.66

S urplus Accounts

Ex. D Departmental Bal-

ances Forward (net) $16,548.51 $ 2,169.61

Ex. E Net Surplus (Def- icit) ...... 74,887-13 153,015.91 58,338.62- 150,846.30

Combined Liabilities, Trust Reserve and Surplus Accounts ...... $490,574.57 $439,723.23

1 EXHIBIT B

CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

Year Ended November 30, 1943

Cash Balance— November 30, 1942 $150,435.64

Receipts

Property and Poll Taxes:

Current Year ...... $563,318.00 Prior Years ...... 66,729.25 ------$630,047.25 (Sch. 3)

Tax Liens(Sch. 4) ..... 8,268.40

Tax Deeds (Sch. 5) ..... 185.12 ------$638,500.77+ Excise Tax ...... 19,245.27

From Other State Sources Departmental:

General Government $13,105.28

Protection ...... $ 10.00 1,807.56

Health ...... 175.00

Highways ...... 672.38 1,876.82

Charities ...... 1,257.33 1,436.13

Education ...... 28,483.25 3,634.00

Library ...... 200.00

Unclassified ...... 2,322.87 3.60

Cemeteries ...... 370.00

Interest ...... 567.80

*$32,945.83 $22,976.19 55,922.02 (Ex. D) 26

Tax Anticipation Loans.... 100, 000. 00

Saco-Lowell Shops— Memo- orial Fund ...... 25, 000. 00

Trust Funds ...... 750.00

Other Receipts: Accounts Receivable: State ...... $8,429.45*

Others ...... 629.89 ------$9,059.34 State — Special Resolve (Paupers) ...... 2,870.37*

Victory and Withhold- ing Tax ...... 9,217.20 ------21,146.91 Total Receipts ...... 860,564.97

Total Available ..... $1,011,000.61

Disbursements

Departmental Accounts (Ex. D) ...... $509,192.60 Tax Anticipation Loans ...... 100,000.00 Committee— Memorial to War Veterans ...... 25,000.00 Trust Funds Invested ...... 750.00 State T a x — 1942 ...... 91,514.75 County Tax— 1942 ...... 22,826.12 Victory and Withholding Tax ...... 8,250.98 Excise Tax Expense ...... 395.92 Tax Refunds ...... 15.00 1942 T ax Liens ...... 10,933.23 ------768,878.60

Cash Balance — Nov. 30, 1943 (Sch. 1) ...... $242,122.01

* Total state receipts, $44,245.65. f Includes $10,933.23 tax liens and costs. Actual cash collected, $627,- 567.54. 27

EXHIBIT C

1943 VALUATION, TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION

Year Ended November 30, 1943

Valuation: Real Estate— Resident ...... $8, 466,518. 00 Real Estate— Non-Resident ...... 3, 968,215. 75 ------$12,434, 733.75

Personal Estate— Resident ...... 753,433. 00 Personal Estate— Non-Resident ...... 1,478, 040. 00 2, 231.473. 00

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Total Valuation ...... $14,666,206.75

Assessment and Collection: Valuation X Rate— $14,666,206.75 X .043 ...... $630,646.89 4,971 Polls @ $3.00 ...... 14,913.00 Variance ...... 2.01

Tax Commitment* ...... $645,561.90 Supplemental Tax ...... 673.58

Charges to Collector ...... $646,235.48

Credits To Collector: Cash paid Treasurer ...... $563,318.00 Abatements— General ...... 1,065.40 Abatements— Pepperell Mfg. Co...... 30,084.39 594,467.79

Uncollected Taxes— Nov. 30, 1943: Real Estate ...... $41,241.69 Personal ...... 4,028.00 Poll ...... 6,498.00 (Sch. 3 ) ------$51,767.69 28

Computation of Assessment

Tax Commitment.... $645,561.90

Requirements:

City Appropriations $505, 665. 21 State Tax ...... 108,897.00

County Tax ...... 20,727.18

Total Appropriations (Ex. D ) ...... 635,289.39

Overlay—To Reserve for Uncollec- tible Tax Accounts (Sch. 6).... $10,272.51

EXHIBIT E

ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN NET DEFICIT Year Ended November 30, 1943

Net Deficit—November 30, 1942 ...... $153,015.91 Transactions affecting prior years: Charges: Reserve for uncollectible tax accounts ...... $14,727.49 (Sch. 6) Accounts Receivable not collectible ...... 44.54 Adjustments on Tax Liens(Sch. 4) ...... 1.70 Adjustments on Tax Deeds (Sch. 5) ...... 41.74 Abatements on prior years’ taxes ...... 4,066.01

$18,881.48 Credits: State of Maine pauper account not set up as an asset ...... 2,870.37

Net Charges for Prior Years ...... 16,011.11

$169,027.02 Transactions affecting current year: Operating Accounts: Credits: Departmental Operations (Ex. D): Unexpended ...... $47,510.07 Overdraft ...... 22,392.18

$25,117.89 Supplemental Taxes ...... $1,358.48 Less : Refunds ...... 15.00 ------1,343.48 Excise Tax not applied ...... $19,245.27 Less: Expense ...... 395.92 ------18,849.35 Interest on Sinking Fund...... 1,329.17

$46,639.89 Appropriations for: Payment of Bonds ...... $37,500.00 Sinking Fund ...... 10,000.00 ------47,500.00

Total Credits for Current Year 94,139.89

Net Deficit, Nov. 30, 1943 (E x. A) ...... $74,887.13 31

SCHEDULE 1

RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH BALANCE

November 30, 1943

Balance per statement— Pepperell Trust Co...... $263,350.99

Add: Deposit of December 1st ...... 160.00

$263,510.99

Deduct: Checks outstanding ...... 21,388.98*

Cash Balance, Nov. 30, 1943 (E xs. A& B ) ...... $242,122.01

* Of this amount, $8,062.78 represents sixteen (16) checks payable to Diamond Match Company. Fifteen (15) of these checks, totaling $2,407.87, have been refused and returned to the city. 32

* ' *

SCHEDULE 2

BOARD OF SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS 1935-1943

Appropriation Interest Yearly Deposited Earned Total

Pepperell Trust Company, Book No. 15,557:

Deposits and Interest: 1935 ...... $10,000.00 $ 175.38 $10,175.38 1936 ...... 10,000.00 453.60 10,453.60 1937 ...... 10,000.00 724.06 10,724.06 1938 ...... 1...... 10,000.00 990.97 10,990.97 1939 ...... 10,000.00 1,285.09 11,285.09 1940 ...... 10,000.00 1,245.31 11,245.31 1941 ...... 10,000.00 1,471.33 11,471.33 1942 ...... 10,000.00 1,300.04 11,300.04 1943 ...... 10,000.00 1,329.17 11,329.17

$90,000.00 $8,974.95

$98,974.95 W ithdrawn October, 1943, to purchase U. S. Defense Bonds ...... 96,940.00

Balance on deposit November 30, 1943 $ 2,034.95

U. S. Defense Bonds Series F, Dated Oct., 1943, maturing in 12 years.

13 $10,000.00 Bonds, Nos. X155925F- 37F ...... $130,000.00

1 1,000.00 Bond, No. M799718F .. 1,000.00

Maturity Value ...... $131,000.00 Cost at 74% of Maturity Value 96,940.00

Sinking Fund—Nov. 30, 1943 (Ex. A) $98,974.95

# SCHEDUI E 3 SUMMARY OF TAXES Year Ended November 30, 1943

Total (1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1930 1933 Prior

1943 Tax Commitment $645,561.90 $645,561.90 Uncollected— Novem ber 30, 1942 .. 216,823.62 $67,536.82 $5,365.60 $5,804.01 $5,885.92 $6,997.45 $5,626.15 $5,662.61 $5,964.60 $107,980 46 Supplemental ...... 1,358.48 673.58 642.90 15.00 12.00 6.00 3.00 6.00

863,744.00 646,235.48 68,179.72 5,380.60 5,816.01 5,891.92 7,000.45 5,632.15 5,662.61 5,964.60 107,980.46 Credits To Collector: Cash to Treasurer ...... 619,651.52* 563,318.00 49,559.65 1,072.68 1,234.30 972.00 1,020.00 825.00 810.00 693.00 146.89 CO Abatements ...... 39,277.30 31,149.79 4,687.28 462.05 480.64 494.32 512.10 463.80 574.20 453.12 Tax Liens (as cash) ...... 10,395.73* 10,395.73 669,324.55 594,467.79 64,642.66 1,534.73 1,714.94 1,466.32 1,532.10 1,288.80 1,384.20 1,146.12 146 89 Uncollected— 11-30-43: Polls ...... 29,298.00 6,498.00 2,907.00 2,832.00 2,958.00 2,895.00 3,414.00 2,790.00 2,502.00 2,502.00 Personal ...... 16,046.19 4,028.00 630.06 1,013.87 1,143.07 1,530.60 2,054.35 1,553.35 1,716.41 2,316.48 Polls and Personal 107,833.57 107,833 57 Real Estate ...... 41,241.69 41,241.69 $194,419.45 $51,767.69 $3,537.06 $3,845.87 $4,101.07 $4,425.60 $5,468.35 $4,343.35 $4,278.41 $4,818.48 $107,833 57

(Ex. A) (Ex. C) * Total $630,047.25 (Exhibit B) current and prior years’ taxes. I

34 SCHEDULE 4

* SUMMARY OF TAX LIENS

Year Ended November 30, 1943

Uncollected Uncollected Year 11/30/42 New Liens Collected Adjusted 11/30/43 1942 $11,649.28* $3,420.72 $ 8,228.56 1941 $ 9,896.42 2,919.67 6,976.75 1940 6,984.21 908.91 6,075.30 1939 5,625.42 416.50 5,208.92 1938 4,399.07 256.57 4,142.50 1937 3,871.45 195.99 3,675.46 1936 3,042.51 68.64 $1.45 2,972.42 1935 2,377.41 17.23 2,360.18 1934 1,814.30 64.17 .25 1,749.88

$38,010.79 $11,649.28 $8,268.40 $1.70 $41,389.97 (Ex. A ) (Ex. B) (Ex. E) (Ex. A ) ^Amount of T ax $10,395.73 (Sch. 3) Interest ...... 571.45 Costs ...... 682.10 ------$11,649.28

SCHEDULE 5

SUMMARY OF TAX DEEDS

< . . . .

Uncollected V Uncollected fear 11/30/42 Collected Adjusted tll/30/43 1933 $ 1,063.83 $ 5.96 $ 3.86 $ 1,054.01 1932 1,674.62 4.17 9.32 1,661.13 1931 2,414.60 4.29 9.76 2,400.55 1930 1,312.24 4.29 9.88 1,298.07 1929 1,149.23 3.92 1,145.31 1928 1,496.07 162.49 8.92 1,324.66 1927 763.95 763.95 1926 517.08 517.08 1925 338.70 338.70 1924 264.01 264.01 1923 226.08 226.08

$11,220.41 $185.12 $41.74 $10,993.55 (Ex. A ) (Ex. B) (Ex. E) (Ex. A ) 35

SCHEDULE 6

RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE TAX ACCOUNTS

Year Ended November 30, 1943

Reserve— November 30, 1942 ...... $ 90,419.55

Credits : 1943 Overlay (E x . C) ...... $10,272.51 Charge against Net Deficit (Ex. E) ...... 14,727.49 ------25,000.00

Reserve— November 30, 1943 ...... (E x. A) $115,419.55

N ote : The sufficiency of this reserve as carried on the books might be questioned when the total of unpaid tax accounts are taken into consideration. The reserve is being increased each year, however, at a more than adequate amount.

SCHEDULE 7

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

City Building— Rental ...... $175.00

Sewer and Drain— Permits ...... 74.00

Welfare Department—Paupers : State of Maine ...... $133.13 Town of Hudson ...... 56.65 Town of Van Buren ...... 5.25 195.03

(Ex. A ) $444.03 SCHEDULE 9 BONDS OUTSTANDING Year Ended November 30, 1943

Refunding Bonds of 1925 : 4% dated May 1, 1925, payable May 1, 1945 $ 50,000.00 Funding Bonds of 1929 : 4J4% dated September 15, 1929, payable Sep- tember 15, 1949. Sinking Fund to be established to assure payment at maturity 200,000.00* Funding Bonds of 1935 : 3% % serial bonds dated August 1, 1935, payable $16,500.00 annually to August 1, 1945, inclusive ...... 33,000.00 Funding Bonds of 1937 : 354% serial bonds dated January 2, 1937, payable $11,000.00 annually to January 2, 1952, inclusive ...... 99,000.00 Refunding Bonds of 1939: 2% serial bonds dated May 15, 1939, payable $5,000.00 annually to M ay 15, 1949, inclusive ...... *...... 30,000.00 Refunding Bonds of 1940: llA% serial bonds dated May 1, 1940, payable $5,000.00 annually to May 1, 1945, inclusive ...... 10,000.00

(Ex. A ) $422,000.00 * Sinking Fund invested applicable to above $98,974.95.

SCHEDULE 11 ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN BONDED DEBT Year Ended November 30, 1943

Bonded Debt— November 30, 1942 ...... $459,500.00 Deduct— Bonds retired by appropriation : Funding 354% issue of 1935 $16,500.00 Funding 354% issue of 1937 11,000.00 Refunding 2% issue of 1939 5.000.00 Refunding 1J4% issue of 1940 5.000.00 37,500.00

Bonded Debt—November 30, 1943 (Ex. A) $422,000.00 SCHEDULE 10 BOND REDEMPTION REQUIREMENTS

Total Refunding Funding Funding Funding Refunding Refunding Annual 4% 41/4% s%% 3%% 2% 1Wo Payment 1925 Issue 1929 Issue 1935 Issue 1937 Issue 1939 Issue 1940 Issue Principal 1944 $ 37,500.00 $16,500.00 $11,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 1945 87,500.00 $50,000.00 16,500.00 11,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 1946 16,000.00 11,000.00 5,000.00 1947 16,000.00 11,000.00 5,000.00 1948 16,000.00 11,000.00 5,000.00 1949 216,000.00 $200,000.00 11,000.00 5,000.00 1950 11,000.00 11,000.00 1951 11,000.00 11,000.00 1952 11,000.00 11,000.00 $422,000.00 $50,000.00 $200,000.00 $33,000.00 $99,000.00 $30,000.00 $10,000.00 (Sch. 9)

Interest • 1944 $16,406.25 $2,000.00 $9,000.00 $1,237.50 $ 3,506.25 $ 550.00 $112.50 1945 14,200.00 1,000.00 9,000.00 618.75 3,093.75 450.00 37.50 1946 12,031.25 9,000.00 2,681.25 350.00 1947 11,518.75 9,000.00 2,268.75 250.00 1948 11,006.25 9,000.00 1,856.25 150.00 1949 10,493.75 9,000.00 1,443.75 50.00 1950 1,031.25 1,031.25 1951 618.75 618.75 1952 206.25 206.25 $77,512.50 $3,000.00 $54,000.00 $1,856.25 $16,706.25 $1,800.00 $150.00 SCHEDULE 8 TRUST FUNDS Year Ended November 30, 1943

f -1INVESTED- i i » lli kJ X jL.J X-J \ T 'NT rp TT» T? XT' C< rr\ —s Fund Original Cemetery Book Balance With- Balance No. Fund Lot No. Bank No. 11/30/42 Earned drawn 11/30/43 1 Charles Beaumont ...... $ 100.00 36 W Pepperell Trust 1136 $ 100.00 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 100.00 2 J. E. Brooks ...... 200.00 216W 2052 200.00 3.01 3.00 200.01 3Jeremiah Bunker ...... 500.00 BP Biddeford Savings 10308 670.09 13.46 15.90 667.65

4 Eilen Burnham ...... 50.00 487 W 12286 50.00 1.00 1.00 50.00 5 Emeline Burnham ...... 200.00 164W 2801 238.14 4.78 6.00 236.92 6 Horace Clark ...... 75.00 243W 5874 75.37 1.51 1.87 75.01 7 Cleaves Poor Fund ...... 1,300.46 5455 1,580.28 31.76 1,612.04 8 Cleaves Fund ...... 461.43 Peppered Trust 1151 477.77 7.19 484.96 9Elizabeth Cole ...... 150.00 319W Biddeford Savings 8779 209.62 4.20 5.00 208.82 10 Celanise Crochiere ...... 50.00 St.J 11917 111.29 2.23 113.52 11 Celanise Crochiere ...... 50.00 St.J 11916 111.29 2.23 113.52 12 G eo rg e B. Curtis ...... 100.00 m w 14731 100.03 2.01 2.01 100.03 13 Sarah B. Curtis ...... 125.00 86lW 5595 150.63 3.02 3.02 150.63 14 A m anda D avis ...... 200.00 143W Peppered Trust 6180 200.00 3.01 3.00 200.01 15 Annie M. Dustin ...... 50.00 618W Biddeford Savings 7832 50.29 1.00 1.25 50.04 16 Emmons Fund ...... 100.00 518W 14000 100.10 2.01 2.01 100.10 17 Mary A. Farewell Ellis ...... 100.00 8G 1121 104.98 2.10 107.08 18 W . M . T . Flanders ...... 100.00 622W Peppered Trust 1843 100.00 1.50 1.50 100.00 19 William J. Graves ...... 100.00 842W 8735 100.00 1.50 1.50 TOO.00 20 Sophia H arvey ...... 150.00 89W 8736 150.00 2.25 2.25 150.00 21 Elizabeth P. Haines ...... 200.00 158-9W 7231 200.00 3.01 3.00 200.01 22 Cynthia J. Haynes ...... 100.00 114W Biddeford Savings 12592 100.23 2.01 2.01 100.23 23 Ann R. Hamilton ...... 100.00 270G 13633 106.85 2.13 108.98 Eben Hill ...... 100. 00 160W Pepperell Trust 9331 100.00 1.50 1.50 100.00 Albert O. Hill ...... 200.00 870W 9160 200.00 3.01 3.00 200.01 Thomas G. Hill ...... 100. 00 407W 6816 100.00 1.50 1.50 100.00 Jennie M. Johnson ...... 100. 00 598W Biddeford Savings 5696 100.07 2.01 2.01 100.07 Mary Joy ...... 100. 00 668W 11179 100.16 2.01 2.01 100.16 Benjamin A. Kenison ...... 150. 00 14 W 1654 212.80 4.26 5.00 212.06 Alveretta Littlefield ...... 100. 00 11W 13800 100.16 2.01 2.01 100.16 Jack Lunt ...... 150.00 152W 9512 224.01 4.50 5.00 223.51 William Mason ...... 100. 00 320W 5986 100.35 2.01 2.25 100.11 Ministerial Fund ...... 1,389. 90 8059 1,244.11 25.00 1,269.11 Christina Murphy ...... 50. 00 85 6W Peppered Trust 3812 50.00 .74 .74 50.00 Betsey Murray ...... 296. 00 557 W Biddeford Savings 10203 300.04 6.03 6.03 300.04 Mary McWhirter ...... 100. 00 529W 10449 100.22 2.01 2.01 100.22 Leavitt-Patrick ...... 100.00 546W Peppered Trust 8297 100.00 1.50 1.50 100.00 Charles Ricker ...... 100.00 532W Biddeford Savings 10454 100.22 2.01 2.01 100.22 Julia A. Ricker ...... 75.00 541W 12083 75.40 1.51 1.75 75.16 Charles Smith ...... 100. 00 392W 13360 100.01 2.01 2.01 100.01 Hannah Smith ...... 100. 00 317W 9487 106.09 2.13 4.00 104.22 Mary A. Smith ...... 500.00 262-264W 5875 655.05 13.16 14.32 653.89 Thomas D. Shur ...... 100. 00 22 lG 1827 105.02 2.11 107.13 Hannibel D. Taylor ...... 50.00 DMR Peppered Trust 1355 50.00 .74 .74 50.00 Goodrich & Wilson ...... 100. 00 23 W 8195 100.00 1.50 1.50 100.00 188.40 Jane F. Webster ...... 150. 00 60W Biddeford Savings 2460 188.62 3.78 4.00 2.01 100.00 Abraham Kay ...... 100. 00 490W 20591 100.00 2.01 107.18 Jothram W . Benson ...... 100. 00 108G 20690 105.07 2.11 3.01 3.25 150.15 Ida N. Witham ...... 150.00 30 W York County Savings 31114 150.39 100.00 1.50 1.50 100.00 Lizzie Hutchins ...... 100.00 124-5W Peppered Trust 10932 150.08 3.01 3.01 150.08 J. s . H i l l ...... 150.00 lllW York County Savings 31229 31250 100.11 2.01 2.01 100.11 George H. Stone ...... 100.00 7 7 7 W 31357 100.06 2.01 2.01 100.06 John R. Bonser ...... 100.00 130W 31691 151.93 3.04 4.00 150.97 Mabel G. Chellis ...... 150.00 82 9 W 31695 200.28 4.02 4.25 200.05 Georgia A. Warren ...... 200.00 460W N

-INVESTED ■\ r INTEREST- Fund Original Cemetery Book Balance With- Balance No. Fund Lot No. Bank No. 11/30/42 Earned drawn 11/30/43 56 George A. Anthoine ...... 150.00 260W 31900 150.28 3.01 3.01 150.28 57 Charles & Augustus Smith ...... 100.00 382W 31903 100.20 2.01 2.01 100.20 58 W illiam Elliott ...... 150.00 524W 31940 150.22 3.01 3.01 150.22 59 Edwin H. & Minetta A. Dennett ...... 100.00 269W 32604 100.09 2.01 2.01 100.09 60 Lois A. Drew Strout ...... 200.00 21lW 32097 201.14 4.04 4.50 200.68 61 W . W. Strout ...... 150.00 830W 32450 150.22 3.01 3.01 150.22 62 Clarence E. Hu ff ...... 100.00 221W 32775 100.08 2.01 2.01 100.08 63 M ary A. Thom pson ...... 200.00 885W Biddeford Savings 25076 201.20 4.04 4.50 200.74 64 Nellie M. Haley ...... 100.00 836W 25291 100.08 2.01 2.01 100.08 65 M ary A. Da y ...... 300.00 446W 25310 305.59 6.13 6.50 305.22 66 Charles Staples ...... 100.00 434W York County Savings 33894 100.06 2.01 2.01 100.06 67 Oren Foss ...... 100.00 555W 33801 100.02 2.01 2.01 100.02 68 Annie D. Clark ...... 500.00 472W 34118 501.75 10.07 10.07 501.75 69 J. T. P. Waterhouse 100.00 103W 34349 100.06 2.01 2.01 100.06 70 Catherine Weymouth ...... - 50 . 0 0 5 3 8 W Biddeford Savings 26605 50.14 1.00 1.00 50.14 71 D. O. Goldthwaite ...... 200.00 102W 26750 200.05 4.02 4.02 200.05 72 John S. Fogg ...... 200.00 17lW 26953 200.05 4.02 4.02 200.05 73 M ary Haines ...... 125.00 193G 27174 131.03 2.63 133.66 74 F lora M. Kay ...... 100.00 490W York County Savings 34672 100.16 2.01 2.01 100.16 75 H enrietta Smith ...... 200.00 196W 34621 200.10 4.02 4.02 200.10 76 Orinda F. Odall ...... 200.00 249W 35446 200.23 4.02 4.02 200.23 77 Nellie Tarbox ...... 100.00 55W Biddeford Savings 27355 100.02 2.01 2.01 100.02 78 Alice F. Gilpatrick ...... 200.00 332W Pepperell Trust 15869 200.00 3.01 3.00 200.01 79 Adelbert E. Parker 100.00 387W 17416 100.00 1.50 1.50 100.00 80 Daniel Robie 200.00 874W 17470 200.00 3.01 3.00 200.01 81 W allace H. Rich & Mary E. Hussey 100.00 943W 17520 100.00 1.50 1.50 100.00 82 Elizabeth Smith 150.00 85lW 18425 150.00 2.25 2.25 150.00 83 Aaron O. Nason 300.00 48W 18157 300.00 4.51 4.50 300.01 84 Clara Emerson 75.00 845W 18424 75.00 1.12 1.12 75.00 85 M. J. Leavitt & George Olsen 100.00 864W 18864 100.00 1.50 1.50 100.00 86 Lillian V . Gilpin 250.00 132W 18863 250.00 3.75 3.75 250.00 87 John F. Hooper, Jr 200.00 332W 20485 203.68 3.06 6.50 200.24 88 William F. Hussey ...... 300.00 970W 21264 300.00 4.51 304.51 89 Michael J. Moran 200.00 250 St. M 21356 200.00 2.76 202.76

Funds November 30, 1942 ...... 16,678.66 - ^ *

New Funds During Year: 90 Eleanor Thorpe ...... 100.00 683W 21638 100.00 .87 100.87 91 James P. Stevens ...... 250.00 523W ’ 22213 250.00 250.00 92 Emma C. Gooch ...... 300.00 17W 22323 300.00 300.00 93 Harriet Morrill ...... 100.00 683W 22322 100.00 100.00

$16,472.79 $17,428.66 $312.64 $241.14 $17,500.16

(Exh. A ) 42

TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT

To the Honorabl e Mayor and Cit y Council: I herewith submit my report for the fiscal year ending November 30th, 1943, as required by the City Charter.

1943 Taxes Commitment: Real Estate: Resident ...... $364,062.17 Non-resident ...... 170,633.32 Supplemental ...... 185.55

Total ...... $534,881.04

Personal: Resident ...... $32,397.69 Non-resident ...... 63,555.72 Supplemental ...... 95.03

Total ...... 96,048.44

Polls ...... $14,913.00 Supplemental ...... 393.00

Total ...... 15,306.00

Total committed to me .... $646,235.48

C redits Real Estate: Cash collections ...... $477,654.64 Abatement, Pepperell ...... 15,042.20 Abatements, general ...... 942.51 Uncollected November 30, 1943 .... 41,241.69

Total $534,881.04 43

Personal: Cash collections ...... $76,861.36 Abatement, Pepperell ...... 15,042.19 Abatements, general ...... 116.89 Uncollected November 30, 1943 .... 4,028.00 Total ...... 96,048.44

Polls: Cash collections ...... $8,802.00 Abatements ...... 6.00 Uncollected November 30, 1943.... 6,498.00

Total ...... 15,306.00

Total accounted for ...... $646,235.48

S ummary Commitment ...... $646,235.48 Cash collections ...... $563,318.00 Abatements ...... 31,149.79 Uncollected November 30, 1943 ...... 51,767.69 ------$646,235.48

E xcise Tax Collected and remitted to treasurer .... $19,245.27

1942 Taxes

R eal Estate Taxes Uncollected November 30, 1942 ...... $53,682.87 Cash collections ...... $39,225.64 Abatements ...... 4,061.50 Tax liens ...... 10,395.73

Total ...... $53,682.87 44

P ersonal Uncollected November 30, 1942 ...... $5,309.95 Supplemental ...... 27.90

Total ...... $5,337.85

Cash collections ...... $4,430.01 Abatements ...... 277.78 Uncollected November 30, 1943 ...... 630.06

Total ...... $5,337.85

P oll Uncollected November 30, 1942 ...... $8,544.00 Supplemental ...... 615.00

Total ...... $9,159.00

Cash collections ...... $5,904.00 Abatements ...... 348.00 Uncollected November 30, 1943 ...... 2,907.00

Total ...... $9,159.00

1941 Taxes Personal Polls Uncollected November 30, 1942 ...... $1,270.60 $4,095.00 Supplemental ...... 15.00

Total ...... $1,270.60 $4,110.00

Cash collections ...... $ 196.68 $ 876.00 Abatements ...... 60.05 402.00 Uncollected November 30, 1943 ...... 1,013.87 2,832.00

Total ...... $1,270.60 $4,110.00 45

1940 Taxes Personal Polls

Uncollected November 30, 1942 ...... $1,580.01 $4,224.00 Supplemental ...... 12.00

Total ...... $1,580.01 $4,236.00

Cash collections ...... $ 370.30 $ 864.00 Abatements ...... 66.64 414.00 Uncollected November 30, 1943 ...... 1,143.07 2,958.00

Total ...... $1,580.01 $4,236.00

1939 Taxes Personal Polls Uncollected November 30, 1942 ...... $1,595.92 $4,290.00 Supplemental ...... 6.00

Total ...... $1,595.92 $4,296.00

Cash collections ...... $ 12.00 $ 960.00

Abatements ...... 53.32 441.00

Uncollected November 30, 1943 ...... 1,530.60 2,895.00

Total ...... $1,595.92 $4,296.00

1938 Taxes Personal Polls Uncollected November 30, 1942 ...... $2,086.45 $4,911.00 Supplemental ...... 3.00

Total ...... $2,086.45 $4,914.00

Cash collections ...... $1,020.00 Abatements ...... $ 32.10 480.00 Uncollected November 30, 1943 ...... 2,054.35 3,414.00

Total ...... $2,086,45 $4,914.00 46

1937 Taxes Personal Polls Uncollected November 30, 1942 $1,594.15 $4,032.00 Supplemental ...... 6.00

I Total $1,594.15 $4,038.00 Cash collections ...... $ 3.00 $ 822.00 Abatements ...... 37.80 426.00 Uncollected November 30, 1943 1,553.35 2,790.00

Total $1,594.15 $4,038.00

1936 Taxes Personal Polls Uncollected November 30, 1942 $1,939.61 $3,723.00

Total ...... $1,939.61 $3,723.00 Cash collections ...... $ 810.00 Abatements ...... $ 163.20 411.00 Uncollected November 30, 1943 1,776.41 2,502.00

Total ...... $1,939.61 $3,723.00

1935 Taxes Personal Polls Uncollected November 30, 1942 ...... $2,409.60 $3,555.00

Total ...... $2,409.60 $3,555.00 Cash collections ...... $ 693.00 Abatements ...... $ 93.12 360.00 Uncollected November 30, 1943 ...... 2,316.48 2,502.00

Total ...... $2,409.60 $3,555.00

Respectfully submitted,

S aul Gagne, Collector. 47

REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

November 30, 1943.

To the Honorable Mayor and Council, C it y of Bidde-

ford, M aine. Gentlemen: I have the honor to submit to you my third annual report as Superintendent of Schools.

The patriotic character of our schools has been thoroughly demonstrated in this national emergency. No institution arrives at a state of perfection but whatever the weaknesses of our schools may be, indifference to national danger and disloyalty to their government are not to be counted among their shortcomings. As competent evidence of their high patriotism and courage are the sales by teachers and pupils of thousands of dollars in war stamps and bonds, activities in war campaigns, sponsoring of victory gardens, aiding the work of ration boards, collecting scrap, participating in pre- induction courses, and continuing in every way to build the firm intellectual and spiritual foundation of American democracy. Hundreds of our graduates and former students serving in the armed forces are our most impressive contribution to the war effort. For two years quietly and manfully they have been taking their places in the uniformed ranks. They left unquestioning, uncomplaining, with faith in their hearts and hope on their lips that their country should triumph and its civilization survive.

Proudly it can be said that four of those who ever taught character, courage, honesty and integrity, joined their pupils in the ranks. The four teachers who enlisted are: Neil V. Sullivan, Sylvia Ross, Elizabeth Tufts, and Margaret Soper. They exemplify with distinction the ideals for which the schools stand. 48

A decrease of approximately one hundred pupils, forty in the elementary and sixty in the high school, occurred this year. The national emergency and the present widespread opportunities for employment have induced many boys and girls to discontinue their education. To combat this problem the Board ordered a rigid enforcement of the attendance laws and the elimination of excusals from school attendance. This has remedied the condition of truancy and greatly re- lieved the companion problem of child delinquency.

The drop in the school census, from 1936 to 1943 inclusive, accounts for a part of the decrease. This period with per capita State returns:

School Census 1932 to 1943 With State Returns

Year Boys Girls Total Increase Decrease Per Capita 1932 2,854 2,991 5,845 50 $3.00 1933 2,819 3,131 5,950 105 2.40 1934 3,047 3,197 6,244 294 2.24 1935 3,163 3,253 6,416 172 2.24 1936 2,905 , 3,328 6,233 183 2.15 1937 2,846 3,380 6,226 7 2.00 1938 3,011 3,151 6,162 64 1.93 1939 2,985 3,199 6,184 22 1.90 1940 3,058 3,025 6,083 101 1.65 1941 3,002 2,844 5,846 237 1.63 1942 2,891 3,040 5,931 85 1.51 1943 2,864 3,234 6,098 167 Pending

Opportunities for employment are comparable to 1929 and the following enrollment comparison is made:

1929 1943

Census: Boys 2,838 2,864 Girls 2,909 3,234

Total 5,747 6,098 49

E nrollment

Biddeford High 309 382 Elementary 1,005 997

Total 1,314 1,384

St. Andre’s 1,170 St. Andre’s 1,081 St. Joseph’s 1,085 Sacred Heart 257 St. Mary’s 288 St. Joseph’s 1,012 St. Louis’ 275 St. M ary’s 274

Total 2,543 2,899

Grand total 3,857 4,283

The apprentice school of the Saco-Lowell Shops, established in 1930, was forced to suspend operations for the duration. At the time of closing over seventy students had entered the armed services and the remainder, less than

/ twenty-five in number, were being called daily. Because of the training received at the shops, the men have received rapid promotions. The Pepperell training, established in 1938, continues with a normal enrollment as the men are in a higher age-group.

Classes at the Biddeford Evening school continue as formerly but with decreased enrollment. Teachers are: James H. Bradbury, principal, assistants: Anne Stebbins, Emma Gagne.

Beginning in September, salary payments were returned to the plan of 20 payments for the September to June period, each payment being one-twentieth of the total. The former method of 24 payments, covering twelve months, did not permit the proper balancing of the books at the end of the fiscal year.

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A ten percent salary increase for those in service beginning September, 1942, effective January 7, 1943, was made to all full time supervisors, principals, and teachers.

Our well rounded program of Physical Education, directed by Steve White, merited the highest praise from Dr. Louis E. Hutto, State Director of Physical Education. High School athletics, under the coaching of Warner Keaney, a graduate of Rhode Island State College, are most successful. Biddeford High School, enrolling fewer boys than any of its opponents, had the only football team in the state playing ten games and the only one earning eight victories.

Miss Doris Flynn, a graduate of New Hampshire Uni- versity, is doing commendable physical education work in the grades and for the high school girls. To obtain accurate information regarding the physical well-being of our boys and girls a complete physical examination of all boys and girls in Biddeford High School was voted by the Board. This work is headed by Dr. David E. Dolloff. Recognizing that books are the most enduring monuments of man’s achievement and through them, civilization becomes cumulative, Mr. Dane Yorke of the McArthur Library, • throughout the year has aided teachers and pupils in a more vivid acquaintance with the treasures of the library. In loving memory of her son, Frank Burton Cousens, a graduate of Biddeford High School in the class of 1898, Mrs. Sarah E. Cousens has given to the Board of Education a one thousand dollar bond, the income to be used to sponsor an annual speaking contest for the students of Biddeford High School, to be known as the Frank Burton Cousens memorial speaking contest. The first contest will be held early in 1944. The Board is deeply appreciative of this fine gift. Teacher shortage compelled the closing for the duration of the Guinea School. 51

An outstanding- improvement was the laying of new cement walks at all entrances to the high school. This work, as well as re-surfacing the floor of the gymnasium, was under the direction of Albert Cadorette, Street Commissioner. Prizes awarded at the Emery School graduation on June 17 included: The Board of Education Medal, won by Katherine Gillis. The Alvan C. Gove Award of five dollars in War Savings Stamps, won by Irving J. Remar. The award of five dollars given by Mrs. Emma L. Pugs- ley, won by Lorraine Rita Poissant. Mayor Louis B. Lausier, Chairman of the Board of Education, presented diplomas to the following: Emery School Graduates Donald Lloyd Andrews Roland Leo Labelle Maurice Joseph Austin Roland Frank Lantagne Lillian Marie Baker Shyrlee Gladys Leazer Rachel Emma Belanger Constance Claire LeMire Arline Rachel Bergeron Rene Joseph Ledoux Joyce Lorraine Bolduc Beatrice Edna Lowell Theda Jean Boston Irene Theresa Marcoux George Napoleon Bouthillette, Jr. William Walter McCarn Ovila Joseph Carrier Bertha Frances McKenney Jasper Duncan Cochrane Maurice Wilfred Lariviere Ernestine Mary Couillard Lois Lorraine Macomber Peter William Davutakos Shirley Ann McMahon Jeanine Marie DuPont Irene Marion Morin Ruth Doris Emery James Milton Mouzas Wilfred Dentist Farrar Norman Francis Murphy Mary Marguarite Ferrelli Armand Nolette Gisele Marie Fortin Theresa Blanche Paradis Raymond Ernest Gagne Herbert Walter Parsons Roger Joseph Gaudreau Robert Alexander Pettingale Eugene Victor Gendron Raymond Charles Petit Minas Themis Gikas Lorraine Rita Poissant Katherine Gillis Roland Daniel Ready Louis Angello Gomez, Jr. George Donald Reggap Gerard Lucien Grassi Irving J. Remar Marilyn Ruth Haley Harry Saperia James Clarence Harding Max Paul Shatz Lester Warren Harding Margie Suzanne Souza Mary Agnes Hayes Evelyn Jeannette Sweeney Dorothy Elizabeth Hayford Louis Tardiff Virginia Louise Hooper James Throumoulos Laura Frances Hussey Plato Throumoulos Melvin Isaac Hussey Alden William Turner Mildred Estelle Hussey Frederick Elwyn Whelan Martin Rufus Kingsbury Robert Edgar Williams Prizes awarded to members of the graduating class at Biddeford High School on June 18 included:

The Board of Education Medal, won by Frances Eliza- ' o' beth Irving. One hundred dollars scholarship loan, given by the Bidde- ford High School Alumni Association, won by Vincent Stephen Michniewich. Fremont Club award of ten dollars, won by Frederick Roberts Radcliffe. Saco-Biddeford B. P. W. Club award of ten dollars, to a girl who had attained the highest rank, won by Frances Elizabeth Irving. Placques and medals given by the Phillip Tighe Post were won by Anne Josephine Williams and Raymond Alexander Kenneally. Rensselaer Institute medal, won by Vincent Stephen Michniewich.

Mayor Louis B, Lausier presented diplomas to the following:

Biddeford High School Graduates Ethel Evelyn Aguiar Carmella Margaret Mariello *Jean Theresa Benoit **Vincent Stephen Michniewich Robert Donald Bissell **Jane Elizabeth Morrison ^Muriel Gloria Boucher * Annette Theresa Mullen *Felicienne Marie Brault ifEdward Francis Murphy Lucille Faye Brochu William Anthony Murphy *Calvin Herbert Burleigh Catherine Ann Neary *Eileen Mary Center **Maria Anna Neault **Charles Chakoumakos **Cecilia Muriel Pare Alice Theresa Chenard Claire May Pariseau *Rupert Eugene Cole Theresa Eva Picher Germaine Corriveau Laurette Jeanne Poissant Aline Jeanette Cote **Lucille Marguerite Poisson ^George Franklin Day, Jr. Dominic Poli Suzanne Gisele DuPont **Frederick Roberts Radcliffe Raymond Joseph Duranceau **Arlene Angeline Ready Ralph Andrew Eon ^Margaret Renouf Vincent Paul Farley Adrienne Florida Rioux Paul Matthew Fearon *Sophie Mary Rizas *Helen Stella Georgacarakos Rachel Louise Romprey Charles Russell Hamor *Annette Margaret Roy 53

* Janice Helen Hartley ♦Elizabeth Rita Scully Roland Charles Hodge Gerard Robert Sevignv ♦Georgette Theresa Houde Eleanor Margaret Sharkey ♦Dorothy Fernande Houle Barbara Pauline Sheehan ♦♦Frances Flizabeth Irving William Rene Sheehan XFelix George Jacques ♦Laurette Margaret Simard Muriel Fernande Jacques ^Nicholas Skinsacos ♦Fleanor Alice Johnstone Ethel Bessie Sncider ♦♦Beatrice Lucille Jollette William Richard Souza Eleanor Margaret Jones ♦Paul Matthew Stebbins Mary Patricia Kelley Theresa Louise Sullivan Raymond Alexander Kenneally Richard Edward Sweeney Gerald Eloi LaBranche ♦Jeannette Tardiff ^Christo Ladakakos Alice Marie Tounge Paul Edward Lanouette Frances Elaine Whelan Theresa Henrietta Lemire ♦♦Elaine Louise White Alfred Francis Loignon ♦Minerva Lillian Wilensky Louise Ann Mackewitz ♦Anne Josephine Williams Alexander Mantis Joseph William Zuke

** First honors, 90-100. * Second honors, 85-89. t In U. S. Army or Navy.

In conclusion, all city departments have cooperated most willingly; teachers and pupils are fine soldiers on the home front. Never in the history of our nation has work in education been more of a challenge. W e realize that our country is facing the most severe crisis in its history and education will need to improve much more consistently in the period following the war. For the present there can be no let-down in the maintenance of our schools. To the members of the Board of Education I extend my sincere thanks, and to all who have in any way, through their confidence and cooperation, assisted me in my duties.

Respectfully submitted,

P hillip H. W oodworth, Superintendent of Schools.

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SCHOOL REGISTRATION

November 30. 1943

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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1943-1944

Biddeford Public Schools

FALL TERM: (14 wks.) Schools open Monday, September 13 Holidays : York County Teachers’ Convention Date pending Columbus Day Tuesday, October 12 State Teachers’ Convention Thurs.-Fri., October 28-29 Armistice Day Thursday, N ovem ber 11 Thanksgiving Recess Thurs.-Fri., November 25-26 Schools close Friday, December 17 Vacation 1 Week

WINTER TERM: First H a lf: (8 wks.) Schools open Monday, December 27 Schools close Friday, February 18 Vacation 1 Week

WINTER TERM: Second Half: (7 wks.) Schools open Monday, February 28 Holiday: Good Friday afternoon Friday, April 7 Schools close Friday, April 14 Vacation 1 Week

SPRING TERM: (8 wks.) Schools open Monday, April 24 Schools close Friday, June 16 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Financial Statement of December I, 1942 to November 30, 1943

Entry Entry Total City Total Un- Debit Credit Debits Charges Approp. Credits Credits expended Overdraft

Teachers’ Salaries ...... $ 71,350.67 $ 71,350.67 $51,700.00 $24,663.23 $ 76,363.23 $ 5,012.56 Janitor Service 8,562.53 8,562.53 8,300.00 610.33 8,910.33 34-7.80 Conveyance ...... $ 459.90 13,335.47 13,335.47 14,698.42 15,158.32 1,822.85 Fuel ...... $2,568.48 6,727.00 9,295.48 10,000.00 10,000.00 704.52 Text Books ...... 1,607.51 533.55 533.55 1,607.51 1,073.96 Reference & Library Books 502.74 206.80 206.80 502.74 295.94 Supplies ...... 106.40 2,637.57 2,637.57 2,566.00 16.30 2,688.70 51.13 Repairs ...... 779.39 1,417.22 1,417.22 1,100.00 1,879.39 462.17 Superintendence ...... 52.00 4,136.35 4,136.35 2,650.00 1,544.00 4,246.00 109.65 Oi Census ...... 196.82 269.68 269.68 300.00 496.82 227.14 05 Medical Inspection ...... 121.35 56.74 56.74 200.00 321.35 264.61 Apparatus & Equipment 329.49 539.40 539.40 500.00 829.49 290.09 Physical Education 3,398.07 3,398.07 2,500.00 1,200.00 3,700.00 301.93 Insurance ...... 49.77 2,001.58 2,001.58 2,000.00 2,049.77 48.19 Manual Training ...... 49.79 1,403.10 1,403.10 900.00 503.25 1,453.04 4-9.94 Home Economics ...... 108.501,597.13 1597.13 900.00 500.00 1,508.50 $88.63 Office Expense 150.00 150.00 150.00 Miscellaneous ...... 85.00 4.00 4.00 50.00 135.00 131.00 Flags ...... 32.59 75.00 107.59 107.59 Evening School ...... 106.841,155.80 1,155.80 1,500.00 738.33 2,345.17 1,189.37 $2,568.48 $4,738.09 $119,332.66 $121,901.14 $99,939.42 $29,775.44 $134,452.95 $12,640.44 $88.63 Vocational 7,192.57 7,192.57______5I00______7,197.57 5.00 Grand Total $2,568.48 $4,738.09 $126,525.23 $129,093.71 $99,944.42 $29,775.44 $141,650.52 $12,645.44 $88.63 f

. REPORT OF LIBRARIAN

To the T rustees of the M c A rthur L ib r a r y A sso c iation : In October the Library celebrated the 80th anniversary of its founding (in 1863) as a free public library. But that celebration was not in any spirit of aged complacency. The spirit, rather, was that of an institution young in purpose and vigor— an institution dedicated not to the past but to the future. And this report will indicate some of the more important aspects of the Library’s forward-looking work. In common with the national war effort, the Library is now taking thought for a postwar world and the problems of peace. Chief among those problems will be that of an informed citizenry— of a citizenry needing, and having available, accurate and timely information upon which to properly judge all postwar issues and thus avoid the perils and pitfalls of peace. Among the many informative books now pouring from the nation’s printing presses the Library is carefully picking, and adding to its stock, those new books most accurate and of the most permanent value. From this point of view the Library’s present book-buying has never been more difficult, nor the necessity of maintaining the complete up-to-dateness of its books more important and vital to the city.

The Library Follows The Flag Significant also, has been the extension of the Library’s service and influence far beyond the geographical limits of Biddeford. In the nation’s forces, men and women of Biddeford are now stationed in all parts of the known globe— in India as well as in Iceland; in Africa as well as in England, Italy and Australia and the far reaches of the Pacific. To the city and to these distant citizens it is vitally important that the link of memory and understanding between them be steadily maintained— and that it be strength- ened in every way possible. Accordingly the Library began %

58 in October, on its 80th birthday, the preparation and free distribution of a special bulletin of Biddeford news designed to help these distant ones realize that they are still a part of Biddeford and very much in the mind and heart of the old home town. Three issues of the bulletin (each one about 1,000 words, or a newspaper column in length) are already in circulation and have been warmly received by the men and women in service as well as by their families and friends at home who use the bulletins to supplement the constant stream of mail from home so essential to the soldier and sailor. Other bulletins will follow at monthly intervals, every one a new proof to the absent ones that no matter how great the time and distance of separation, the home town has not forgotten them.

The City's 90th Anniversary In 1945 comes the 90th anniversary of Biddeford’s in- corporation as a city. Looking forward, the Library has already taken steps to signalize that anniversary by bringing up-to-date the city’s written history. It is a lamentable fact that the last real history of Biddeford was written in 1830— almost 145 years ago, when the population was about one- tenth what it is today— and that there is thus no written history available covering the great industrial and civic changes which began in Biddeford in 1844 with the founding of the present Pepperell mills. The lack of such a history has been a real handicap to all Biddeford schools in equip- ping the new generations of Biddeford citizens with knowledge of their own city. Recognizing this great need the Library for several years past has been steadily digging out and assembling historical material on what might be called the “ lost years” since 1830. Now the Library has begun the preparation of a new and up-to-date city history. The importance of this work has been recognized in the Library’s appropriation during the past two years and it is important that such recognition be continued and increased for the 59

coming year so that when, in 1945, Biddeford celebrates its 90th anniversary as a city there can be available to each teacher in the Biddeford schools a concise and accurate account of Biddeford history to transmit to the pupils and future citizens in those schools. The history of Biddeford is a proud history. The effect on civic pride of such new knowledge of Biddeford’s past will be most beneficial, far reaching and permanent. More than anything else it can make the 90th anniversary a genuine landmark in Biddeford annals.

Financial report for the fiscal year ending November 30th, 1943, is as follows :

R eceipts From City of Biddeford ...... $6,500.00 From State of Maine ...... 200.00 ------$6,700.00

E xpenditures Books: For adult recreation & education, Americanism, schools & industrial training ...... $ 754.55 Bought from State funds ...... 200.00 Magazines and newspapers ...... 175.20 Binding and book repair...... 128.29 Salaries ...... 3,949.05 Clerical and historical research ...... 870.92 Supplies ...... 110.15 Telephone ...... 34.26 Light and power ...... 310.09 Heat ...... 167.49 $6,700.00 t

Librarian's Petty Cash Account

t R eceipts Fines collected ...... $282.26 For lost or damaged books...... 9.79 Deposits by non-residents ...... 46.00 Service charges— non-resident ...... 13.50 Miscellaneous ...... 19.79 Balance on hand, November 30, 1942 ..... 33.14 ------$404.48

E xpenditures Books, magazines, newspapers ...... $104.56 Deposits refunded ...... 26.65 Postage ...... 34.10 Express and parcel post ...... 3.23 Supplies ...... 79.81 Equipment and repairs ...... 27.99 Labor ...... 72.21 Miscellaneous ...... 35.26 Balance on hand, November 30, 1943 ..... 20.67 ------$404.48

Submitted,

D ane Yorke, Librarian.

November 30, 1943. 61

FINANCIAL REPORT OF CITY CLERK

To the Honorabl e Mayor and Members of the Cit y C ouncil :

The following is a financial report of the various depart-

/ ments under the supervision of the City Clerk:

Unexpended Account Appropriation Credits Expenditures Balance

City Building ...... $ 100.00 $11,041.00 $ 9,502.13 $1,638.87 Election Expense 3,000.00 9.00 2,089.26 919.74 General Expense 7,000.00 541.85 6,674.04 867.81 Salaries...... 19,260.00 87.45 18,384.80 962.65 Hydrant Rental ...... 23,100.00 23,034.48 65.52 Garbage Collection ...... 2,500.00 2,499.12 .88 Street Lights 25,000.00 24,639.22 360.78 Parks ...... 100.00 100.00 Woodlawn Cemetery ..... 725.00 370.00 806.75 288.25

Respectfully submitted,

A rmand Duquette, City Clerk.

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REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Board of Police Commissioners.

Gentlemen:

The annual report for the year ending November 30, 1943, is submitted to you in accordance with the City Charter. Herein will be found a statement and summary of the activities of the police department this year.

I wish to call to.the attention of the Board of Police Commissioners that the activities of the police force have been greatly increased due to the existing present conditions, the increase of the population of our city and the very important work of the police in the enforcement of the Civilian Defense regulations, but not withstanding these ex- tra duties of the department, the life and property of the • citizens of Biddeford are well protected.

Credits

The appropriation by the City Council for the year ending November 30, 1943, was ...... $26,000.00

Credits from the County of York ...... 723.00

Miscellaneous credits ...... 795.97

Total appropriation $27,518.97 63

Expenditures Salaries ...... $20,615.18 Gas and oil ...... 250.26 Supplies ...... 81.92 Telephone ...... 991.26 Lights ...... 24.72 Repair on equipment ...... 145.32 New equipment ...... 845.13 Miscellaneous ...... 108.28 Ice ...... 55.00

Total expenditures ...... $23,117.07

Balance unexpended ...... $4,401.90

Number and Nature oi Cases Prosecuted in the Municipal Court Are As Follows: Assault and battery ...... 12 Assault upon an officer ...... 6 Arson ...... 4 Assault ...... 7 Speeding ...... 5 Drunken driving ...... 10 Improper registration ...... 2 Driving without a license ...... 9 Non-support ...... 4 Intoxication ...... 345 Juvenile delinquencies ...... 1 Intoxication and disturbing the peace ...... 9 Larceny ...... 6 Indecent exposure ...... 1 Neglect of children ...... 2 Idle and disorderly persons ...... 2 Leaving the scene of an accident ...... 3 Malicious mischief •...... 5 Forgery ...... 1 Vagrancy ...... 2 64

Traffic violations ...... 2 Breaking, entering and larceny ...... 10 Taking a car without consent of owner ...... 10 Larceny of an automobile ...... Rape ...... Sodomy ...... Lascivious in speech and behavior ...... Fraud ...... Violation of health law ...... Violation of the milk law ...... Trespassing ...... Operating a steam boiler without a license Carrying a concealed weapon ...... Armed robbery ...... Attempted breaking and entering ...... Intent to rob ...... Receiving stolen goods ...... Moving a building without a permit Fornication ...... Truancy ...... 3 Pulling a false alarm on a fire box ...... 2 Giving intoxicating liquor to a minor ...... 1

Total number of arrests and prosecutions ...... 486

Other Cases and Emergencies Taken Care oi by the Police Department: Lodgers taken care of at police station ...... 389 Funerals escorted by officers ...... 68 Store doors left unlocked atnight ...... 86 Store windows left unlocked atnight ...... 10 Local stolen cars ...... 42 Local stolen cars recovered ...... 42 Out-of-town cars reported stolen ...... 9 Out-of-town cars recovered ...... 4 Stolen bicycles reported ...... 67 65

Stolen bicycles recovered ...... 55 Light left burning at night in stores and offices ...... 69 Sick persons or injured taken to hospital, home or to the doctor’s office by police car ...... 60 Merchandise left outside and taken to station by the cruising car ...... 2 Insane cases ...... 8 Gasoline pumps found unlocked at night ...... 4 Breaks reported to police ...... 36 Persons reported missing ...... 67 Attempted breaks reported to police station ...... 11 Persons apprehended for other departments ...... 7 Children returned home from out-of-town ...... 2 Calls made to notify relatives of sickness or death..... 27 Sudden deaths on street ...... 1 Drownings ...... 4 Accidental deaths ...... 2 Automobile accidents from December 1, 1942, to No- vember 30, 1943, reported to the station ...... 295 Death caused by automobile accident ...... 1 Larceny reported ...... 67 Other minor complaints attended to by officers ...... 203

Total ...... 1,638

The department has returned to the citizens of Biddeford and others, upon their own valuation, property either stolen or lost valued at $9,865.67, for which receipt was taken. I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the good work done by the police officers throughout the year and also the Police Commissioners for their cooperation.

Respectfully submitted,

A lbert E. P are, Chief of Police. REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the Cit y C ouncil of the Cit y of Bid d e f o r d .

Gentlemen: In compliance with the City Charter, I herewith submit the Annual Report of the Fire Department from December 1, 1942, to November 30, 1943.

Organization Engine Company No. 1, Engine Company No. 2, Ladder Company No. 1, Hose Company No. 2.

Permanent Force Chief Engineer, 1st Assistant Engineer, 2nd Assistant Engineer, 1 Lieutenant, 1 Engineman assigned to Engine No. 1 and Engine No. 2, 1 Chauffeur, 1 Tillerman assigned to Ladder No. 1, 1 Chauffeur for Hose No. 2, 1 Reliefman for Hose No. 2, 1 Hoseman assigned to Hose No. 2.

Call Force Three Captains assigned to Engine No. 1, Engine No. 2, and Ladder No. 1, Three Company Clerks, 20 Hosemen assigned to Engine No. 1, and Engine No. 2, 9 Laddermen assigned to Ladder No. 1, 1 Steam Engineer assigned to Engine No. 3, 2 Call Firemen at Biddeford Pool Fire Station.

Apparatus Engine No. 1, Aherns-Fox, 700 gallons per minute, booster hose and pumper. Engine No. 2, Aherns-Fox, 1,000 gallons per minute, booster hose and pumper. Ladder No. 1, Aherns-Fox, 75-foot Aerial Ladder, pipe used as water tower, 1 inhalator and equipment, life net (rope) and 1 army stretcher. 67

1 Hose Truck, combination Hose No. 2, hose and booster (Chevrolet). 1 G. M. C Truck, with a 500 gallons per minute capacity. Skid Pump and deck gun. 1 Steam Engine, No. 3, 700 gallons per minute capacity. 1 Portable Forest pump, capacity per minute 102 gallons. 1 Portable Forest pump, capacity per minute 65 gallons.

Hose There are 400 feet of 1-inch rubber hose distributed as follows: Engine No. 1, 200 feet of booster hose; Engine No. 2, 200 feet booster hose; Hose Truck No. 2, 400 feet of ?4-inch booster hose. There is on hand at the fire headquarters at the present time, 9,000 feet of 2^>-inch rubber-line double-jacket fire hose; 3,000 feet of ILLinch rubber-line double-jacket fire hose, for forest fire work. The amount of fire hose distributed outside the city limits: City Homestead, 500 feet of 2j^-inch fire hose; Biddeford Pool fire station, 500 feet of 2j^-inch fire hose.

Chemical Pony Tanks There are 6 three-gallon pony tanks distributed on the fire apparatus as follow s: Engine No. 1, 2 foam type, Engine N o . 2, 1 s o d a and a c i d t y p e , 1 f o a m t y p e ; L a d d e r N o . 1, 2 soda and acid type. In reserve, 4 soda and acid type extinguishers. Four Pyrene type extinguishers on apparatus: Engine No. 1, 1 Pyrene type; Engine No. 2, 1 Pyrene type; Ladder No. 1, 1 Pyrene type; Hose No. 2, 1 Pyrene type. i y Fire Alarm System The fire alarm system at the present time is in good working order. \

Equipment Bought 40 firemen’s rubber coats. 1 outside case with quick-action door fire alarm box. 1 radiator core for Chevrolet. 1 cylinder head for Chevrolet. 1 Exide battery for Engine No. 1.

Government Equipment in Fire Station 1 500-gallon capacity skid pump. 2 3^2-inch hard suction. 1 2 4 - f o o t exten sion ladder. 1 14-foot roof ladder. 2 axes. 2 pike poles. 2 claw tools. 2 shovels. 10 firemen’s pants. 10 firemen’s coats. 4 pump tank extinguisher. 5 firemen’s helmets. 5 gas masks. 400 feet of 2p2-inch rubber line single-jacket hose. 200 feet of 1^4-inch rubber line single-jacket hose.

Repairs on Truck Install 1 new radiator core in Chevrolet. Install 1 new cylinder head in Chevrolet. I new Exide battery in Engine No. 1. Put in all new valves and spring in Engine No. 1 pump. 1 n e w c l u t c h f o r C h e v r o l e t .

Repairs on Building Two side walls were torn down for a distance of about 14 feet each and about 17 feet on the front wall and relaid. 75,000 bricks were removed and relaid. 2 new skylights were installed to replace the one rotted out. 6 lally columns have been placed from the first floor to the beams under the second floor, thereby taking some of the load and tending to prevent any motion. All cracks and broken places in plastering on the inside wall in the fire station have been patched, and the walls are smooth once again. Two new windows were put in for ventilation in the attic which was badly needed. Metal flashing was placed to keep the rain and snow out and the backing bricks from deteriorating. A large section of the roof also was repaired, being covered with a new coat of tar and gravel.

Activities of the Fire Department During the Year Telephone calls ...... 339 Box alarms ...... 52 Still alarms ...... 11 False alarms ...... 6 Automatic sprinkler alarms ...... 4 Calls for inhalator ...... 4 Special calls to unlock doors, open windows, take cats down from trees and poles ...... 46 Calls for assistance at fires: North Kennebunkport ...... 10 Cover-up at Saco fire station ...... 10 Old Orchard Beach ...... 1 Goodwin’s Mills ...... 1 Goose Rocks ...... 1 Kennebunkport ...... 2 Wells ...... 1 Number of times apparatus responded to air raid test 22

Total ...... 510

Number of hose lines laid at fires ...... 62 Number of feet of 2R>-inch hose laid at fires ...... 19,350 Number of feet of 1^-inch hose laid at fires ...... 3,400 Number of feet of ladder raised at fires...... 2,798 J

Number of hours of engine work at fires ...... 17^4 Number of pony tanks used at fires ...... 8 Number of Pyrene extinguishers used at gasoline and grease fires ...... 18 Number of times booster used at fires ...... 244

Fire Losses From December 1, 1942, To November 30, 1943 Value of buildings ...... $480,310.80 Value of contents ...... 245,132.08

Total ...... $725,442.88

I nsurance Insurance on buildings ...... $312,075.00 Insurance on contents ...... 137,850.00

Total ...... $449,925.00

I nsurance Losses Insurance loss on buildings ...... $40,714.34 Insurance loss on contents ...... 24,823.77

Total ...... $65,538.11

P L o sses Insured and Uninsured Loss on buildings ...... $42,278.34 Loss on contents ...... 37,426.77

Total losses, on both in city and outside city limits ...... $79,705.11

Fire Outside City Limits Value of buildings ...... $28,150.00 Value of contents ...... 2,150.00

Total $30,300.00 71

I nsurance Insurance on buildings ...... $15,700,00 Insurance on contents ...... 1,200.00

Total ...... $16,900.00

I nsurance Losses Insurance loss on buildings ...... $2,701.31 Insurance loss on contents ...... 950.00

Total ...... $3,651.31

L osses Insured and Uninsured Losses on buildings ...... $3,151.31 Losses on contents ...... 1,400.00

Total ...... $4,551.31

Total fire loss in city and outside city lim its $79,705.11

Total fire loss outside city limits ...... 4,551.31

Fire losses in city proper ...... $75,125.80

Expenditures Salaries ...... $24,066.44 Gas, light and p o w e r...... 236.07 Telephone ...... 130.64 Water ...... 63.76 Coal ...... 713.38 Gasoline and oil ...... 187.25 Office supplies ...... 32.05 Fire alarm system ...... 95.53 Equipment ...... 394.92 Truck repair ...... 431.54 Building repair ...... 7,193.10 Paint on building ...... 15.30 I

Janitor supplies ...... 83.91 Postal, freight, express ...... 13.56 Insurance on building and truck 386.65 Painting equipment ...... 8.40 General supplies ...... 69.18 Repair equipment ...... 26.00 Ice ...... 25.00 Lunch at fires ...... 3.16

Total ...... $34,175.84

Appropriation ...... $34,000.00

Credits ...... 798.59

Total ...... $34,798.59

i Balance unexpended ..... $622.75

F rank Cantara, Acting Chief.

\ WELFARE DEPARTMENT

of the Cit y of Bid d e f o r d .

Gentlemen: In the following Annual Report is an itemized statement of the expenditures of the Welfare Department for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1943.

The following statement I respectfully submit:

6G4.04 Delivering and sawing wood 116.77 Shoes and clothing ...... 66.70 Doctor and medicines ...... 500.32 Hospital ...... 968.90 Ambulance and burials ...... 220.00 Board and care ...... 894.76 Monthly allowance ...... 472.00 Rents ...... 517.45 Telephone ...... 91.70 State children ...... 6,428.42 Sanatorium ...... 515.70 Office supplies ...... 29.65 Clerk ...... 1,020.60 Biddeford, out-of-town 78.73 Transportation ...... 97.00 Miscellaneous ...... 10.74

Total $17,746.39

Total expenses, out-of-town 539.64

Total expenses, State ...... 1,112.13

Total expenses $19,398.16 74

4 { - Appropriation ...... $35,000.00 Credits ...... 1,817.01

Total ...... $36,817.01

Expenditures ...... 19,398.16

Balance ...... $17,418.85

Aid to Dependent Children Appropriation ...... $5,200.00 Expenditures ...... 3,921.99

Balance ...... $1,278.01

Insane

E xpenditures Commitments ...... $778.51 Board of patients at State Hospital ..... 627.31

Total ...... $1,405.82 Appropriation ...... $1,400.00 Credits ...... 389.26 ------$1,789.26 Expenditures ...... 1,405.82

Balance ...... $383.44

Credits from Out-of-town and State Due the City of Biddeford Van Buren, Maine ...... $ 5.25

Hudson, Maine ...... 56.65

State of Maine ...... 133.13

Total $195.03 75

Dress Factory Amount of clothing on hand December I, 1942 ...... 3,060

Gave the following articles to those in need: Dresses ...... 83 Underwear ...... 67 Slips ...... 98 Snow suits ...... 2 Shirts 91 Trousers ...... 102 Dungarees ...... 25 Play suits ...... 15 Layettes ...... 7 Jackets ...... 21

Total 511

2,549

Respectfully submitted

D elvina Mathurin, Clerk, Overseers of the Poor r i

THE HOMESTEAD J

H onorabl e Mayor and Cit y Council: I respectfully submit the following report for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1943.

Products Raised at The Homestead Potatoes ...... 175 bu. Beets ...... 75 bu . String Beans .... Cucumbers ...... 65 bu. Kidney & White Beans 55 bu. Corn ...... 385 d o z . Tomatoes ...... 38 bu. Cabbages ...... 315 lb s . Turnips ...... 48 bu. H ay ...... :...... 65 to n s Carrots ...... 63 bu. Onions ...... 500 lbs.

Stock at The Homestead, November 30, 1943 3 H o rse s 6 C ow s 3 H o g s 75 Hens "\

Number of Inmates at The Homestead December, 1942 ...... 22 June, 1943 ...... 18 January, 1943 ...... 18 July, 1943 ...... 18 February, 1943 ...... 18 August, 1943 ...... 17 March, 1943 ...... 17 September, 1943 ...... 16 April, 1943 ...... 18 October, 1943 ...... 17 May, 1943 ...... 18 November, 1943 ...... 18

Farm Implements 1 S u l k y P l o w 1 M o w i n g Ma c h i n e 1 M a n u r e S p r e a d e r 1 S i n g l e H o r s e H a r n e s s 1 S p r i n g H a r r o w 1 D o u b l e H o r s e H a r n e s s 1 C o r n P l a n t e r 1 D o u b l e W o r k i n g S l e d 1 H o r s e R a k e 1 D o u b l e W o r k i n g W a g o n 1 S i n g l e H a y r a c k 1 D u m p W a g o n 1 D o u b l e H a y r a c k 2 Cultivators 2 Hitching Falls 1 Weeder 1 P l a t f o r m S c a l e 1 Horse Hoe 2 Horse Hoes 1 Disk Harrow 1 M a r k e t W a g o n 1 W o r k R a c k

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Furniture 32 Beds 1 I c e C h e s t 70 Chairs 1 B a r b e r C h a i r 1 C l o c k 1 Set of Dishes 1 Electric Washing Machine 6 Tables 2 Kitchen Stoves 1 Electric Refrigerator

Products on Hand, November 30, 1943

Potatoes 78 bu. Cucumbers (Salted and Kidney & White Beans 46 bu. Pickles) 35 bu. Turnips ...... 40 bu. Hay ...... 50 tons Beets ...... 55 bu. Onions ...... 210 lbs.

Expenditures Groceries ...... $1, 996. 03 Bread ...... 283. 34 Clothing' ...... 60. 52 Doctor care and medicine ...... 107. 99 Tobacco ...... 117. 12 Soft coal ...... 452.40 Nut coke ...... 99.50 Range oil ...... 87.45 Water ...... 78.48 Lights ...... 116.19 Barber ...... 37.10 Feeds ...... 897.30 House supplies ...... 132.35 Barn supplies ...... 175.46 Telephone ...... 40.11 Disinfectant ...... 64.72 Fire insurance ...... 259.60 Shoes repaired ...... 1.90 Blacksmith ...... 11.00 Salaries ...... 1,251.40 Repair of farm implements ...... 8,25 Planting, seeds, fertilizers and lead ...... 205.11 ----- $6,549.3- 78

Expenses Per Month December, 1942 ...... $490.69 January, 1943 ...... 578.31 February, 1943 ...... 434.53 March, 1943 ...... 612.33 April, 1943 ...... 571.14 May, 1943 ...... 591.10 June, 1943 ...... 523.85 July, 1943 ...... 600.06 August, 1943 ...... 477.89 September, 1943 ...... 603.83 October, 1943 ...... 493.79 November, 1943 ...... 571.80 ------$6,549.32

Financial Statement Appropriation ...... $6,700.00

Cash credit ...... 487.19 ------$7,187.19 Total expenditures ...... 6,549.32

Balance unexpended ...... $637.87

I have delivered 960 quarts of milk to families receiving aid from Welfare Department from November 30, 1942, to the end of the fiscal year. During the year, the following necessary repairs and im- provements were made: Repaired the boiler and the steam main pipe, and have put in new flooring in the barn and have 15 acres ready for tillage.

Respectfully submitted,

A ntoine A. Petit, Superintendent. 79

REPORT OF STREET DEPARTMENT

H onorabl e Mayor and Members of the Cit y Council:

I herewith submit my report of the activities of the Street Department for the fiscal year 1943.

The following streets and roads were graded: Clark Avenue, Round Hill Street, Extension of Granite Street, Dearborn Avenue, Westland Avenue, Liberty Ave- nue, Victory Avenue, Dupont Street, Janelle Street, Cole Road, Buzzell Road, Goodwin’s Mills Road, Mountain Road, Proctor Road, River Road, Guinea Road, Newtown Road, and State Street.

Bushes were cut and ditches cleaned on the following streets and roads:

Elm Street, Granite Street, West Street, South Street, Pool Road, Fortune’s Rocks, Oak Ridge Road, Newtown Road, Guinea Road, Goodwin’s Mills Road, River Road, Buzzell Road, Alfred Road, Mountain Road, and Cole Road.

The streets of the city have been swept every week during the summer months and sewer pockets cleaned at regular intervals. Gravel has been screened at the city gravel pit and was used to mix asphalt for street patching and for asphalt sidewalks and roadwork. This gravel was also used to spread on tar-treated streets. The City Shed on Birch Street has been filled with sand mixed with rock salt to be used during the winter on slippery streets and sidewalks.

The following streets were treated with two applications of tar.

Third Class Road— 3 miles, Prospect Street, Hill Street, Atlantic Avenue, Clark Avenue, Pool Street, Pine Street, Graham Street, Birch Street, Summer Street.

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Sidewalks were laid on St. Mary’s Street, South Street, Clifford Street, Graham Street, May Street, Alfred Street. A concrete sidewalk was built at the High School. There was 261 feet of concrete curb removed and replaced, 1,997 feet of granite curb reset and 2,008 square yards of concrete sidewalk laid. Sewers were repaired and new pockets and manholes were installed on Granite Street, Harding Street, and Harvey Street. The bridges on Buzzell Road, Newtown Road, Beachwood Road and Wadlin Road were repaired and new surfaces laid. A new sewer was constructed on Graham Street, this sewer is 325 feet long and the pipe is 24” in diameter.

Report oi Expenditures Highway District No, 4 Labor ...... $55,736.57 Gas and oil ...... 1,628.92 Telephone, water and light 428.44 Repairs of equipment ...... 1,214.81 Tools and material...... 1,160.58 Rental of equipment ...... 550.00 Lumber and cement ...... 3,173.42 Coal ...... 234.69 Gravel ...... 365.55 Hardware ...... 37.30 New equipment ...... 1,012.40 Insurance ...... 538.08 Engineer and survey ...... 1,393.99 Miscellaneous ...... 154.80

Total $67,629.55

Waste Collection Labor ...... $12,617.67

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Sewers and Drains Labor ...... $686.15 Equipment ...... 164.78 Sewer pipe and manhole covers ...... 908.83

Total ...... $1,759.76

Resurfacing Tar ...... $7,503.58 Gravel ...... 195.75

Total ...... $7,699.33

Snow Removal Labor ...... $5,079.19 Material ...... 177.37 Repairs ...... 156.75 Hired plow ...... 133.50 Miscellaneous ...... 3.70

Total ...... $5,550.51

Bridges Labor ...... $131.92 Material ...... 159.35

.. / Total $291.27 ,

Browntailed Moths Labor ...... $731.69

A lbert Cadorette, Street Commissioner 82

REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR

November 30, 1943.

To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the Cit y

C ouncil :

The total number of building permits issued during the fiscal year 1943 was one hundred.

Respectfully yours,

T homas Blanchette, Building Inspector.

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CIVILIAN DEFENSE

To the Honorabl e Mayor and Members of the Cit y

C ouncil, C it y of Bid d e f o r d , M aine: I respectfully submit the report of the activities of the Air Raid Wardens for the year ending November 30, 1943. The Civilian Defense organizations have continued to function and while there has been some decrease in personnel, the service has improved due to better organization, experience and increased individual efficiency. Last winter refresher courses were given to the older wardens and a beginner’s course for those recently brought into the organization. Starting in January, drills with incidents simulating actual conditions were conducted monthly. The first daylight drill revealed the necessity of actual workouts in reporting and handling fires, casualties, unexploded bombs, fallen poles and wire and blocked streets, both in the Report Center as well as by the Wardens, and the other branches of civilian defense. Subsequent drills involving units from every sector in the city have produced a corps now ready to cope with any situation, within their capacity. Last May the organization was decidedly improved by dividing the city proper into four zones of ten sectors each, with a head warden for each zone. These Wardens, Messrs. L. Daignault, J. Gaudette, E. Gauthier and C. Hayden, assist the planning committee, consisting of Chief Air Raid Warden Drapeau, Hugh Cald- well and R. M. Jones, in planning the work of the wardens and then seeing that these plans are executed in the zone for which they are responsible. Up to November 1, 1943, when the order was rescinded, one of the hardest assignments of the Air Raid Warden’s duties was to maintain the dim-out. However, by constant and unceasing work, the service was able to so instruct the 84 citizens that the City of Biddeford was commended for the excellent dim-out maintained. With the relaxing of restrictions and improbabilities of actual full scale air raids, other activities have been planned. The Air Raid Wardens now are organized to assist the Fire Department whenever necessary and will report on all general alarms for fires or other catastrophes. At the same time, the 24-hour watch has been maintained in the Report Center, a tiresome, thankless task for the men and women watchers to whom the citizens of Biddeford should be extremely grateful.

E. H. D rapeau, Chief Air Raid Warden. CIVILIAN DEFENSE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

To the Honorabl e Mayor and Cit y Government of B iddeford: The Emergency Medical Service has performed its duty throughout the year by taking part in every drill ordered by authority. We have on hand all the material advised by the Office of Civilian Defense. This is stored at St. Andre’s basement, St. Joseph’s Hall and in the Webber Hospital. Every Doctor of Medicine in town is in this service. Dorothy C. Bourgoin, R. N., is Local Nurse Deputy and reports 17 Nurses on call, 35 Nurses’ Aides. There are 16 stretcher bearers, 8 first aid men, six ambulances with drivers, 10 clerks and auxiliary helpers. One Motor Corps. Two Casualty Stations. Six cots and ten stretchers in each station. Satisfactory arrangements have been made for ambulance transportation. A mortuary service has been planned. We express our deep gratitude to all who have helped. We are ready. Respectfully submitted,

D avid E. D olloff, M . D . Local Chief, Emergency Medical Service. 86

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

Total Number of Voters Men Women Total Ward 1 301 291 592 Ward 2 ...... 869 834 1,703 Ward.. 3 ...... 722 608 1,330 Ward 4 787 708 1,495 Ward 5 802 801 1,603 Ward 6 291 252 543 Ward 7 ...... 1,020 1,024 2,044

Total ...... 4,792 4,518 9,310

Democratic Enrollments Men Women Total Ward 1 ...... 172 144 316 Ward 2 ...... 598 570 1,168 Ward 3 ...... 462 343 805 Ward 4 ...... 544 430 974 Ward 5 ...... 483 428 911 Ward.. 6 ...... 190 168 358 Ward 7 ...... 549 514 1,063

Total 2,998 2,597 5,595

Republican Enrollments Men Women Total Ward 1 ...... 75 75 150 Ward..2 ...... 106 66 172 Ward.. 3 ...... 104 71 175 Ward 4 ...... 91 61 152 Ward.. 5 ...... 133 107 240 Ward.. 6 ...... 49 27 76 Ward.. 7 ...... 211 135 346

Total ...... 769 542 1,311 87

New registrations: Session of December, 1942 ...... 69 Session of December, 1943 ...... 487 Change of name by marriage ...... 106

Stricken from voting list: Because of death ...... 109 Registered out of town ...... 68

Total number of transactions ...... 839

W e extend our sincere thanksto the Mayor and City Officials for their cooperation.

U lderic F. C ote, Chairman,

J oseph F. C urtis,

J erome A. M orin, Members, Board of Registration of Voters. 88

MAYORS OF BIDDEFORD SINCE 1855

1855-56 Daniel E. Somes, Republican 1857 James Andrews, Republican 1858-59 Cyrus Gordon, Democrat 1860 Jonathan Tuck, Democrat 1860 Esreff H. Banks, Republican, unexpired term of Jonathan Tuck 1861-62 Seth S. Fairfield, Democrat 1863-64 John Q. Adams, Democrat 1865-66 Charles A. Shaw, Democrat 1867-68 Ferguson Haines, Democrat 1869 James R. Clark, Democrat 1870-71 E. W. Wedgewood, Democrat 1872 Francis G. Warren, Democrat 1873 James H. McMullan, Republican 1874-75 Francis G. Warren, Democrat 1876 John H. Burnham, Democrat 1877 Alfred Pierce, Republican 1878 Charles M. Moses, Republican 1879 James A. Strout, Democrat 1880 Charles M. Moses, Republican 1881-82 Elisha E. Clark, Republican 1883-85 E. W. Staples, Democrat 1886-87 Samuel F. Parcher, Democrat 1888-89 C. E. Goodwin, Democrat 1890-93 E. W . Staples, Democrat 1894-95 Charles S. Hamilton, Republican 1896-97 Carlos Heard, Citizen and Democrat 1898-99 Levi W . Stone, Citizen and Republican 1900-1 Nathaniel B. Walker, Citizen, Democrat and Re- publican 1902-3 Joseph Gooch, Citizen, Republican and Democrat 1904-5 Nathaniel B. Walker, Citizen and Republican 1906-7 Gilman P. Littlefield, Citizen and Republican 1908-9 Cornelius Horigan, Democrat and Independent 1910-12 Albert O. Marcille, Democrat and Independent 89

1913-15 James G. C. Smith, Democrat and Independent 1916 Leopold A. Girard, Democrat and Independent 1917-19 Hartley C. Banks, Democrat and Independent 1920 Thomas F. Locke, Democrat and Independent 1921 Ulysses E. Fosdick, Republican and Citizen 1922-25 Edward H. Drapeau, Democrat and Independent 1926-29 George C. Precourt, Progressive and Republican 1930-31 Cornelius Horigan, Democrat and Independent 1932-33 Jerome A. Morin, Republican and Progressive 1934 George E. Beauchesne, Progressive 1935-36 Arthur J. Remillard, Democrat 1936-37 Frederick H. Mitchell, Democrat 1937-40 Wilfred Landry, Democrat 1941-43 Louis B. Lausier, Democrat

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CITY CLERKS OF BIDDEFORD SINCE 1855

1855-57 Levi Loring, Jr. 1857-59 Frederick D. Edgerly 1860 George H. Knowlton 1861-69 Frederick D. Edgerly 1870-72 John A. Staples 1873-74 Cyrus P. Berry 1875-76 Samuel Tripp 1877-78 Cyrus P. Berry 1879 Frank W. Roberts 1880-82 Charles H. Parcher 1883-93 Edgar A. Hubbard 1894-95 Charles E. Pillsbury 1896-97 William P. Freeman 1898-99 Dennis Murphy 1900-3 Dayton T. Moore 1904-6 Daniel H. B. Plooper 1907-9 Albert O. Marcille 1910-17 Thomas F. Locke 1918-21 Edmond Bergeron 1922 Ernest Petit 1923-25 Arthur H. Hevey 1926-29 Alfred Lantagne 1930-31 Joseph J. Salvas 1932-34 Joseph O. LaCourse 1935-43 Armand Duquette EXHIBIT D STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS Year Ended November 30, 1943

To 1943-44 Year From Departmental Dis- LAPSED Appropriation L941-42 Tr. Appropriations Receipts Other Total bursements Other Overdraft Unexpended Accounts Others

General Government: City Building ...... $ 100.00 $10,816.00 $ 225.00 $ 11,141.00 $ 9,502.13 $ 1,638.87 Contingent ...... 21.000.00 1,795.58 22,795.58 9,929.27 $ 7,394.51 5,471.80 Election Expense ... . 3,000.00 9.00 3,009.00 2,089.26 919.74 General Expense .... 7,000.00 397.25 144.60 7,541.85 6.674.04 867.81 Salaries ...... 19.260.00 87.45 19,347.45 18,384.80 962.65 50,360.00 13,105.28 369.60 63,834.88 46,579.50 7,394.51 9,860.87 Protection: Fire Department ...... 34,000.00 298.59 500.00 34,798.59 34,175.84 622.75 Police Department ...... 26,000.00 1,518.97 27,518.97 23,117.07 4,401.90 Hydrant Rental ...... 23.10 0. 00 23,100.00 23,034.48 65.52 83,100.00 1,817.56 500.00 85,417.56 80,327.39 5,090.17 Health and Sanitation: Health Department ...... 800.00 800.00 33.90 766.10 Sewers and Drains ...... 2,000.00 175.00 2,175.00 1,759.76 415.24 Garbage Collection ...... 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,499.12 .88 Garbage Collection— Biddeford Pool . 300.00 300.00 300.00 Waste Collection ...... 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,617.67 $ 617.67 17.600.00 175.00 17.775.00 16.910.45 617.67 1,482.22 Highways and Bridges: Highway District No. 4 ...... 45,000.00 1,718.44 46,718.44 67,629.55 20,911.11 Bridges ...... 700.00 700.00 291.27 408.73 Fortune’s Rock District ...... 325.00 325.00 303.65 21.35 Newtown Road District ...... 325.00 325.00 423.50 98.50 Oak Ridge District ...... 220.00 220.00 240.49 20.49 Pool Road District ...... 220.00 220.00 204.79 15.21 Pool District ...... 250.00 250.00 172.74 77.26 Resurfacing Streets ...... 7,700.00 7,700.00 7,699.33 .67 Sidewalks ...... 250.00 250.00 250.00 Snow Removal ...... 7,700.00 716.35 174.80 8,591.15 5,550.51 174.80 2,865.84 Snow Removal Contract ...... 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 Ward Seven—North ...... 330.00 330.00 307.11 22.89 Ward Seven—West ...... 500.00 500.00 324.73 175.27 Ward Seven—East (1st Section) ...... 150.00 150.00 81.86 68.14 Ward Seven— East (2nd Section) ...... 250.00 250.00 148.30 101.70 State Aid Road ...... 3,996.70 3,996.70 $ 3,996.70 Highway Patrol ...... 851.70 851.70 851.70 Street Lights ...... 25,000.00 25,000.00 24,639.22 360.78 Browntail Moths ...... 1,000.00 114.41 1,114.41 731.69 382.72 Pool, Jefferson, Franklin and Federal Streets 2,043.75 2,043.75 2,043.75 . 97,268.40 2,549.20 2,218.55 102,036.15 111,644.19 174.80 21,030.10 7,250.56 3,996.70 Charities and Corrections: Welfare Department ...... 35,000.00 263.50 35,263.50 17,746.39 17,517.11 W elfare— State Cases ...... 1,014.12 133.13 1,147.25 1,112.13 35.12 Welfare—Out of Town Cases ...... 539.39 5.25 544.64 539.64 5.00 Homestead ...... 6,700.00 487.19 7,187.19 6,549.32 637.87 Mothers’ Aid ...... 5,200.00 5,200.00 3,921.99 1,278.01 Insane ...... 1,400.00 389.26 56.65 1,845.91 1,405.82 440.09 48,300.00 2,693.46 195.03 51,188.49 31,275.29 19,913.20 Education: Schools ...... $2,169.61$2,169.61 99,939.42 24,924.68 4,850.76 131,884.47 119,332.66 12,551.81 Vocational Training . .------5.00 7,192.57 7,197.57 7,192.57 5.00 Truant Officer ...... 983.00 983.00 982.50 .50 2,169.61 100,927.42 32,117.25 4,850.76 140,065.04 127,507.73 5.50 12,551.81 Library: McArthur Library ...... 6,500.00 200.00 6,700.00 6,700.00

Recreation: Parks ...... 100.00 100.00 100.00

Unclassified: Tax Abatements— Pepperell Mfg. Co. ... . 30,084.39 30,084.39 30,084.39 Tax Abatements— General ...... 4,900.00 4,900.00 5,126.90 226.90 Dog Licenses and Refunds ...... 218.94 218.94 736.45 517.51 Bank Stock Tax ...... i. 1,830.42 1,830.42 1,830.42 Railroad and Telegraph Tax ...... 277.11 277.11 277.11 34,984.39 2,326.47 37,310.86 736.45 35,211.29 744.41 2,107.53 Cemeteries: Woodlawn ...... 725.00 370.00 1,095.00 806.75 288.25

Interest: General ...... 18,300.00 326.66 571.45 19,198.11 17,687.50 1,510.61 On Trust Funds ...... 241.14 241.14 239.98 1.16 18,300.00 567.80 571.45 19,439.25 17,927.48 1,511.77 Municipal Indebtedness: Payment on Bonds ...... 37,500.00 37,500.00 37,500.00 Sinking Fund ...... 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 47,500.00 47,500.00 47,500.00 Special Assessments: State Tax ...... 108,897.00 108,897.00 21,177.37 $ 87,719.63* County Tax ...... 20,727.18 20,727.18______20,727.18* ______129,624.18______129,624.18 21,177.37 108,446.81 TOTAL ALL DEPARTMENTS ...... $2,169.61 $635,289.39 $55,922.02 8,705.39 $702,086.41 $509,192.60 $42,780.60 $22,392.18 $47,510.07 $16,548.51 $108,446.81

(Ex. A ) (Ex. C) (Ex. B) (Ex. B) (Ex. E) (Ex. E) (Ex. A ) (Ex. A) ! Shown as liabilities — unpaid state and county taxes on Exhibit A.